Escy

I know alot of people on here own BMW's. I've just bought an E36 328i Sport and it's got a few issues. Can anyone recomend a good BMW forum where I can get some advice.

Cheers, Tom.

Smudge

www.bmwland.co.uk to start m8

Spiky

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e36coupe

whats up with it?

Dangerous Malcolm..

e36coupe, now known as BMW owner.

Escy

cheers lads.

It's got a problem with the ignition barrel.

BM08

seconded, ive been a member a good while now, some knowledgeable people on there

Spiky

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does it just turn and turn and not start the car?

as i had a e36 coupe sport that did that.

Dangerous Malcolm..

If it's just spinning then you need a new one. Funnily enough I'm sure there was a thread on there only this last week with the same problem.

Escy

It was just spinning and the previous owner went a bit rambo on it. He's removed the ignition barrel now and snapped the steering lock. I got to hot wire it to start it (still need the key to switch the immobiliser off). Need to work out the easiest and cheapest way to fix it.

Dangerous Malcolm..

The previous owner is a knob, they're easy to remove and BMW can supply a new barrel to match your key.

BM08

You need a new barrel mate, i just got one from the dealers a few weeks ago(not fitted yet), cost me £40 all in, but apparently abit of a fiddle to fit so you need to know what your doing or take it to someone who does.

You will need to take your log book and driving license before they hand it over though

Escy

I'm going to need second hand parts I think, need all sorts. I've made a thread on it. http://www.bmwowner.com/forum/viewto...p?f=1&t=147595

It's all hacked up. The previous owner said he was broken down and hot wired it to get back home.

BM08

Nice one mate, you posted it in the correct section aswell

Give it an hour or two or check tomorrow and you will have a few replys


The last owner was a complete bell end, he should have left it to the pros as what was a £100 fix is now going to cost more