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  1. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Just stopped to pick up the kids and this appears... now engine won't start. Now it's a waiting game while the RAC appear :-( It’s also stuck in Park, is that normal? I'll just sit and ponder on it's many causes lol Battery, starter... I did get a fault code for the glow plug control module...
  2. E34
    Hi there, I recently changed my dead fuel pump and a perishing crankshaft position sensor on my 1993 520i E34 (M50tu engine) but since doing so the following issues have arisen: The ignition used to turn and activate less than second after turning the key. Now though, the ignition is prolonged...
  3. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Good day. I recently started having this issue with my 94 e36 325i where the horn would honk twice whenever the ignition is switched on. It starts fine and no other issues at all only when turning the ignition on. I've looked around and could not find any indication on what it might be. Any...
  4. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    When I put the key in, the parking brake and airbag light comes on. When I push the start button once the engine starts without using the clutch It is a 2007 E60 525 manual pre lci As far as I’m aware the first press should activate battery and second press should start the engine on all BMWs...
  5. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi y'all Having some starting issues with the above. Occasionally go to start engine and position 3 on the ignition doesn't even produce a click. I've replaced the battery with a brand new Exide EA1000 and just had the same issue tonight. Can go endless amount of attempts with removing and...
  6. BMW ECU Tuning and Standalone Tuning
    Hi guys just trying to clarify a few things i am in the process of setting up my map for my megasquirt 2 on my M50b25 NV, i am running 8:5:1 compression with a HX35, i am just wanting to clarify a couple of things with the ignition table, 1- am i right in thinking that upto 100kpa i can use...
  7. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi all some help or possible solutions . I have read so many post but none confirm my problems and solutions . Cars 2010 320d msport touring . Yesterday I went to drive no power to ignition when I insert key . No door locks . I have interior lights and hazards . Power is good everywhere from and...
  8. Auto Electrical Forum
    I got a problem with either my old key or ignition barrel. It turns but sometimes don't start. Its a 1997 328i automatic, local key guy says cant copy key as it will copy the fault if there is one. But barrel looks like the culprit
  9. Auto Electrical Forum
    Hi there anyone got a pic or diagram of the wiring on the back of the ignition please, im going to have a go at wiring a push button starter on my track car build Cheer James
  10. BMW 1 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 1 Series
    Hey guys. BMW 1 Series E87 2006 In dire need of some advice. Car has been driving fine, this evening I couldn't even get onto the ignition screen. Two red warning lights in Airbag and Seat Occupation I believe. No power to the doors etc, no central locking. The battery is fine, but I've...
  11. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hey there. I'm having problems starting the car, what is happening is exactly like in the video, that is not my car, but have the same issue. There is lights and everything, the battery is not completely gone, even the headlights turn on properly. So my question is, is it 100% the battery or...
  12. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Own 320d Touring 2002. Bought a new key from USA only $8.00. I have had it cut and programmed it. The problem is it opens and closes the doors but does not start the car. However, if I start it with the orginal key, turn it off, the new key will now start the engine. Can anyone help me to cure...
  13. E36
    I have an E36 320i with manufacturing date 28/97, the engine started to get rough while idling and it has erratic engine running. Upon checking I noticed that one ignition is not firing. I replaced the ignition coil and spark plug but to no avail. Further checking shows it seem that ECU is not...
  14. General BMW Discussions
    Hi Can't decide, which Ignition coils are best to replace all 4 on F30 2012 Sport with 65,000 miles? Choices from EuroCarParts are - Delphi Bosch Bremi Intermotor Your help is appreciated. Thanks Dave H.
  15. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi guys, trying to diagnose issues with ignition in cylinder 2. M52 B28. The problem is quite intermittent. About half the time the car runs smoothly, but half the time it's clearly on 5 cylinders (or just very lumpy). It often switches between smooth and lumpy whilst driving, as if someone is...
  16. Auto Electrical Forum
    HI Folks Sorry if this has been asked already, but I purchased a C110 BMW code scanner and it appears to work as it should, that is as long I don't attempt to turn the engine on while its plugged in. The screen goes blank and fails to recover resulting in it having to be disconnected again...
  17. Auto Electrical Forum
    Looking for an ignition live for a dash cam. Can anyone help? I read some where fuse 23?
  18. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    I have an 04 525i in great condition but recently a weird rubbing sound started coming from steering wheel whenever I take key out of the ignition & wheel rises to resting position, it doesn't do it on the way down when inserting the key nor while moving it to different positions while driving...
  19. Auto Electrical Forum
    Can any one tell where an ignition live is for a dash cam to be fitted.
  20. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi all, I have had my BMW parked up around 13 months now, over the last few weeks i have been repairing it for MOT, last thursday i returned from getting the lights adjusted and a light road test to bed the brakes in, i reversed the car in at an angle and had the wheels turned slightly to the...
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