1990 BMW 5 Series "ignition switch spins" Questions

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...have to replace the ignition to solve the problem. I have the same issue with key just spinning...woild I have to replace the ignition switch, ignition lock housing, or just the ignition as a

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...placing the new one on. Just switch on the ignition to prime it for a few seconds and then start the car. It should stall on the 1st go or 2 but then will be ok. Just check for leaks and job

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...ignition switch. If you are confident that it is inserted fully before you start to turn it and it still just spins, it is likely an issue with the key or ignition barrel as described in the previous ...

...ignition switch or a break between the ignition switch and solenoid or the connection at switch and or at solenoid. Most likely at the solenoid. I'd disconnect wire from solenoid make sure there's ...

...ignition switch turns without starting truck the ignition switch was hard to turn and now it only spins when trying to start....could there be something more than just the ignition switch to replace? ...

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...switch off the ignition, the fan spins for a while and stops. I try to turn on ignition, it doesnt spin. as soon as I switch off, it spins again. I have a Hyundai Accent 2006 5 door manual disconnect ...

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...ignition switch on starter doesnt spin, repaced starter and starter selonoid, still does not spin when turning ignition key, replaced harness switch for ignition switch, engine started for a ...

...key i only get a click. the ignition switch is bad that the part where u put the key in you have a bad ignition switch the one on the steering colunm. not the ignition lock. there is a ignition ...

...doesn't power up Sounds to me like you have a broken linkage from your ignition tumbler to your ignition switch. It is a plastic "arm" that pushs.pulls a metal tab on your ignition

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...the ignition switch is on, there is full power, but ot will not start with the key in the ignition. Either bad starter relay, bad wiring between the switch and the solenoid, or a bad ignition

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