BMW E36 Forum

Good day
I have a problem . When the ignition key is turned to start the car sometimes the switch doesnt seem to catch and the key can be rotated many times with no resistance . Then out of the blue it catches and i can start the car .
I can not work this out ????? Any ideas would be appreciated .
Thanks .....................Alan

I was getting the same thing...thought it was the difference in keys...one was qite worn, Maybe steering wheel position...foot on brake...etc. I was told the ignition switch was bad, etc..! I finally sprayed the ignition "slot" with white graphite lock lubricant...and excercised the key...did it gain about a week later just for good measure. It has not happened since. (Now that I told you this it will probably spin forever!!!!)

Thank you, I will lubricate and see what happens .
.................Alan

Hey Alan, did the lubricant solve it.

[quote="jitsjaf2009"]Hey Alan, did the lubricant solve it.