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1996 BMW 318 Repair Question


Topics covered: Antenna, Battery, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on May 22, 2010

Lights are on, but wont start

Electrical problem
1996 BMW 318 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 100000 miles

i have a 1996 bmw 3 series 318i and had to change the ignition due to a faulty old one, now after ive connected the one i got from the wreckers, excellent condition with the new key, hooked it all up, the car wont start. all lights come on but doesnt turn the engine over what so ever. immobiliser maybe i duno. this is killing me, car has been off the road for awhile and need it back up and running, battery is fine btw. thanks
Avatar Asked by anml2l

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Replied on May 28, 2010

It is EWS alignment or when the lock was fixed the ring antennae around the ignition lock is or was damaged.

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