I think I need to replace my ignition switch.
The past few years, it's been a little touchy, but usually will turn the engine over after turning the key a few times.
Presently, turning the key "all the way" to the start position yields nothing. No clicks from the starter, or any additional clues that are indicative of the engine trying to turn over.
My non BMW mechanic friend told me I would probably need to replace the ignition switch, so I started down that road today.
Following instructions from the Mobile traditions guide, I took off the lower steering wheel housing cover, in order to remove the ignition switch.
The MT instructions
http://www.e9-driven.com/Public/Library/BMW-E9Manual/pages/en/32320000.html#refertoc
reference removing a grub screw in order to take out the bottom section of the ignition switch.
I cannot seem to locate the "grub screw".
Please see attached photos.
I am working under 2 assumptions:
1. If the key action seems to be tight and key springs back from the start position, I shouldn't need to replace the key component.
2. The ignition switch is the rear section where the wires are connected and should be the source of the "disconnect".
I'd love to hear what other people have been through with this and if my assumptions are even close.
The past few years, it's been a little touchy, but usually will turn the engine over after turning the key a few times.
Presently, turning the key "all the way" to the start position yields nothing. No clicks from the starter, or any additional clues that are indicative of the engine trying to turn over.
My non BMW mechanic friend told me I would probably need to replace the ignition switch, so I started down that road today.
Following instructions from the Mobile traditions guide, I took off the lower steering wheel housing cover, in order to remove the ignition switch.
The MT instructions
http://www.e9-driven.com/Public/Library/BMW-E9Manual/pages/en/32320000.html#refertoc
reference removing a grub screw in order to take out the bottom section of the ignition switch.
I cannot seem to locate the "grub screw".
Please see attached photos.
I am working under 2 assumptions:
1. If the key action seems to be tight and key springs back from the start position, I shouldn't need to replace the key component.
2. The ignition switch is the rear section where the wires are connected and should be the source of the "disconnect".
I'd love to hear what other people have been through with this and if my assumptions are even close.