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I have a 1986 325I that the engine will not turn off even after removing the key. We have let it run out of gas, what do we do now?

Submitted: 458 days and 19 hours ago.

Category: BMW

Value: $20

Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

Posted by Wesley 458 days and 17 hours ago.

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Hello, I would take a look at the ing. switch. Is this car an automatic? Does the key feel norman when cranking? does the key turn off all of the way? Let me know. Thanks

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Hi Wesley,

It is an automatic and the key feel normal when cranking but it is a new key we had to have made because the old one broke off in the door. The key does turn to the off position and can be removed but the car is still running.

Any help you can give is greatly appreciated,
Natalie

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It sounds like you have a ignition switch problem. You may have to remove the steering lock cylinder. Let me know if you need help doing this

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Expert:	Wesley
Pos. Feedback:	97.8 %
Answered:	8/20/2008

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I have a 1986 325I that the engine will not turn off even after removing the key. We have let it run out of gas, what do we do now?

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Hello, I would take a look at the ing. switch. Is this car an automatic? Does the key feel norman when cranking? does the key turn off all of the way? Let me know. Thanks

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Hi Wesley, It is an automatic and the key feel normal when cranking but it is a new key we had to have made because the old one broke off in the door. The key does turn to the off position and can be removed but the car is still running. Any help you can give is greatly appreciated,Natalie

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It sounds like you have a ignition switch problem. You may have to remove the steering lock cylinder. Let me know if you need help doing this

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Hi Wesley,

It is an automatic and the key feel normal when cranking but it is a new key we had to have made because the old one broke off in the door. The key does turn to the off position and can be removed but the car is still running.

Any help you can give is greatly appreciated,
Natalie