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Old September 25th 08, 09:37 PM posted to alt.autos.bmw
Bob Smitter
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Default 5281 ignition switch

"harleychick1" > wrote:

>I could not turn my car off, the key was already in the off position and
> would not turn, disconnected battery and car still didnt shut off, had to
> pull the fuel fuse before it would shut off, now the key turns all the way
> around in the switch and will not start and idea what is wrong? thanks


It is not the actual switch you need to replace. It is the housing around
it.
You have to get into the column and you will see it. It is an aluminum
or pot metal frame around the switch. When installing it uses screws that
shear off when in place.



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