1996 BMW 318 Turn Key and no ignition

Tiny
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  • 1996 BMW 318
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I have a 1996 318I BMW 1.9L engine Auto. When I turn the key I get power to vehicle as in the radio and air conditioning but no ignition. There is no sound at all. After about 6 -10 attempts turning the key to on and then all the way off and then back on again I eventually get ignition.

Could it be the battery in the key or something else
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 AT 3:21 AM

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Tiny
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It is the lock assembly in the steering column telling you it is failing. Go to Realoem. Com and look for part number 32-32-1-093-266. It takes some special tools and skills if you think you want to take it on, let me know.
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 AT 10:33 PM

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