This ever happen to you? - United Bimmer Community

**zeaq328i** · 05-01-2006, 11:19 AM

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=523107

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Well it did happen to me last year but only 3 times. But it's only when taking out the keys and accidently hit the sterring wheel while trying to get out.

All i got to do is to lift up the sterring and turn the keys.

Didn't know it 's also a major problem

DEATH2000 · 05-01-2006, 11:27 AM

yea mines done that. if u dont insert the key fuly itll just spin.

Storamin · 05-01-2006, 11:29 AM

never happened to me.

**zeaq328i** · 05-01-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DEATH2000

yea mines done that. if u dont insert the key fuly itll just spin.

Hmm..I think i did fully insert the key. Not sure tho...Hope that's the problem..

Stormin,
You must be lucky

**94bmw325i** · 05-01-2006, 12:38 PM

I think its a common problem, I got mine fixed right before it started to spin.

**kestrel325is** · 05-01-2006, 01:19 PM

my fiance's car just started doing this... Turns out her key was really worn. I tried my spare, and it works great. That's a possibility to check, too.

**zeaq328i** · 05-01-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 94bmw325i

I think its a common problem, I got mine fixed right before it started to spin.

Cost you $800 ?

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kestrel325is my fiance's car just started doing this... Turns out her key was really worn. I tried my spare, and it works great. That's a possibility to check, too.

My key is fine.

**94bmw325i** · 05-01-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zeaq328i

Cost you $800 ?

My key is fine.

I doubt it, I didn't get it fixed at a dealership, but my BMW mechanic charges not much less. My dad actually payed for this repair for me so I am not sure, I think my dad said it was under $500. I wish he payed for all my repairs lol

Storamin · 05-01-2006, 02:53 PM

should fix it yourself...

**Dudesky** · 05-01-2006, 04:33 PM

^^^Yea, I've read DIY's on this before, not something you really want to dealer to do. Unless you dig bending over.

**Red_Rocket** · 05-08-2006, 07:21 PM

This has just started to happen to my car, yes i know not an E36, but is it possible that it could be the same problem as disscussed,

also both my keys (spare and primary), are very easy to bend, and i usually have to bend them back into place,

think its time to get a new key made?

**CAPiTUL** · 05-08-2006, 07:40 PM

funny, i just posted up about a similar problem a few days (maybe a week) ago. that's a good link. arigatouuuuu

**jms** · 05-09-2006, 03:42 PM

thankfully no I havn't had that problem, but I'll keep in mind when I start her up.

**TJsBimm** · 05-09-2006, 07:34 PM

Never had any problems like that either.

**brien4787** · 05-09-2006, 07:46 PM

What is the problem? Bad starter? After that dudes post I read, he says that he hears it spin, but doesn't start. Do you hear kind of a clunk?
A good chance it is your starter. Replacing a starter on an e36 IS NOT FUN. I do not recommend doing it, I sure as hell won't do it myself again. You need the right tools, and even if you do have them like I did, it is ridiculous. I hope you have girly arms.

If it is this, you can get a refurbished one for... 200 bucks? then if you find a mechanic who is experienced with e36 starters, he could probably do it in 2 hours.

I installed a new one in my car... took me like 13 hours.... it was ridiculous... funny thing is, the one I bought was shitty and burned out already... haha.

Brought it to my BMW mechanic and he said that he doesn't want to do it, and told me to do it myself again. I got someone to charge me for an hour and a half, but it took them longer of course.