e30: Diffiulty starting motor

[selespeed]

hi all;

I have had this periodic problem of twisting the key to start motor. lately it has become more serious and I was stuck for a few hours yesterday not able to start at all and I had to enlist the help of some two men to push start my car. when twisting the key, there's just no current to start the starter. is this the problem with ignition lock or ignition switch?

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E30-4-doors/Europe/316i-M40/R-M/sep1989/browse/steering/steering_lock_ignition_switch/

which item is faulty?

thanks.

regards,
selespeed

[selespeed]

hi all;

I have had this periodic problem of twisting the key to start motor. lately it has become more serious and I was stuck for a few hours yesterday not able to start at all and I had to enlist the help of some two men to push start my car. when twisting the key, there's just no current to start the starter. is this the problem with ignition lock or ignition switch?

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E30-4-doors/Europe/316i-M40/R-M/sep1989/browse/steering/steering_lock_ignition_switch/

which item is faulty?

thanks.

regards,
selespeed

I've the ignition switch replaced and this is the one that's faulty.

[DesktopDave]

Sorry - missed your post. Glad to see it's fixed.