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How do I convert my 1995 E34 525i to push button start
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<blockquote data-quote="avedis" data-source="post: 23404" data-attributes="member: 13130"><p>Hi,my ignition key jammed in the switch. When I tried to free it, my ignition switch snapped internally (BMW anti-tamper design) and is now useless - the key just spins freely.BMW don't supply just the switch - you have to buy switch, door and boot locks and keys - over RM2000!!!My idea is to bypass the switch entirely and convert to push button start.I have seen both various kits and wiring diagrams/instructions about doing this on US and UK forums, but I don't know where to get the parts in Malaysia and am not sure that I am up to doing it myself.Some say they have used the BMW Z series push button starter, others use standard switches etc. One kit is by Galotech, "GTStarter1" - but they don't ship outside the US.I live in Kuantan/Pahang and don't know who can do this locally.Any ideas, parts suppliers, recommended workshops in my area etc would be gratefully appreciated.Many thanks in advanceMike</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="avedis, post: 23404, member: 13130"] Hi,my ignition key jammed in the switch. When I tried to free it, my ignition switch snapped internally (BMW anti-tamper design) and is now useless - the key just spins freely.BMW don't supply just the switch - you have to buy switch, door and boot locks and keys - over RM2000!!!My idea is to bypass the switch entirely and convert to push button start.I have seen both various kits and wiring diagrams/instructions about doing this on US and UK forums, but I don't know where to get the parts in Malaysia and am not sure that I am up to doing it myself.Some say they have used the BMW Z series push button starter, others use standard switches etc. One kit is by Galotech, "GTStarter1" - but they don't ship outside the US.I live in Kuantan/Pahang and don't know who can do this locally.Any ideas, parts suppliers, recommended workshops in my area etc would be gratefully appreciated.Many thanks in advanceMike [/QUOTE]
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