Ignition Lock - Sticks

Group 32
Steering and Wheel Alignment

Bulletin Number
32 02 99

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
February 1999
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
Ignition Lock Sticks

MODEL:
E36

Situation:
Customers may complain about the ignition lock sticking on E36s produced prior to 5/97.

Cause:
The ignition switch tails to return fully to the stop when the car is turned oft. This prevents the lock from turning readily when a restart is attempted.

Correction:
The ignition switches were redesigned in 5/97 to include a spring to ensure that the switch returns fully.

Procedure:
In case of customer complaint, replace the ignition switch per Repair Instructions 61 31 020.

Parts Information:
Please refer to EPC for correct switch part number based on production date of car. Two screws, part number 32 30 1 159 449, are also required.

Warranty Information:
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Car Limited Warranty.

Defect Code: 61 32 91 34 00

Parts Allowance: One ignition switch per EPC
32 30 1 159 449 Screw (2)
Labor Operation: 61 31 020 (Refer to Flat Rate Manual)