Electrical System Related Problems of the 1996 BMW 318

Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 1996 BMW 318. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW 318

Problem Category Number of Problems
Ignition Switch problems
2
Wiring problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1996 BMW 318

The Ignition Switch problem

When taking the key out ofignition vehicle continued to run.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Repeated instance of seat belt lock failure as relating to air bag. Drivers side bracket has been replaced 4 times. It seems the wiring or switch keeps failing and the airbag light stays on. Especially true after hard stops. Shop says air bag may fail to deploy if not repaired.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other BMW 318 model year vehicles:



318 Service Bulletins
318 Safety Recalls
318 Defect Investigations