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    4. : Disassembly of the ignition switch

BMW Serie 5 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Control unit
Operation: Disassembly of the ignition switch

It may happen that due to wear of the contacts, the ignition switch located just behind the ignition key does not allow the vehicle to be started or does not activate the ignition under key which controls the power supply of almost all the services on board. car, such as the car radio or courtesy lights. In order to be able to easily replace it, it is first of all suggested to position the height adjustment of the steering wheel all the way down (in the case of the vehicle in question, the control is electrically operated); at this point remove the plastic cover shells of the light switch controls, disconnect the socket connected to the switch and unscrew the two fixing screws protected by red wax in order to remove it.


Posted on 9 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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