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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: 91_e30_m42 on May 03, 2009, 09:47:46 PM

Title: couple of newbie questions
Post by: 91_e30_m42 on May 03, 2009, 09:47:46 PM

hi everyone im new to bmw this is my first one i just had a quick question do i need to got to the dealer to get a new key cut, the old one got broken inside the ignition switch, and what should i look for if the car overheated, besides the obvious(melted parts, oil mixing with water)

Title: couple of newbie questions
Post by: Old2002Driver on May 03, 2009, 09:52:45 PM

Ignition - find a good locksmith. Can't imagine a dealer having any specialized expertise and would be more expensive.  

Overheated - look at oil first.  Also do you know why it overheated?  Not much help here.

Title: couple of newbie questions
Post by: 91_e30_m42 on May 03, 2009, 10:07:24 PM

fan clutch, as for the key i can take the switch out and take to a locksmith or do i need to order a new key or can the locksmith cut me a new one

Title: couple of newbie questions
Post by: Old2002Driver on May 03, 2009, 10:26:02 PM

Take the switch to the locksmith.  Should be able to remove the key and make new keys

Title: couple of newbie questions
Post by: 91_e30_m42 on May 05, 2009, 08:12:28 AM

cool thats what ill do:cool: