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ignition switch help needed
Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 2:09 am
by chef0625
I am trying to replace the ignition switch. I have the anti-theft plate and bolts removed; I have the set screw on the electrical end removed; but I still can not get the barrel out of the steering column housing; nor can I get enough room to remove the electrical end plug. Is there something I am missing?
1983 E21 "s" model with Recaro seats, LSD, and big sway bars.
Re: ignition switch help needed
Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 7:09 am
by 3771489
You have to remove that upper steering column housing before steering lock can be pulled out from it.
Re: ignition switch help needed
Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 11:38 pm
by chef0625
<sigh> I HATE those security bolts.......HATE< HATE<HATE.......
Thank you for the picture and advice, my E30 was easier to work on.
Re: ignition switch help needed
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 12:47 pm
by chef0625
SUCCESS!!! Thank you again 3771489! The plastic housing on the electrical side was cracked and would flex just enough not to make contact when you turned the key. I replaced the security bolts with Allen heads.