Ignition Switch problems of the 1998 BMW 318

Two problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1998 BMW 318. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2003

Ignition switch failure while driving vehicle key started rotating in ignition while driving vehicle. Pulled off to the side of road and removed key. Engine would not shut off. Only way to shut off vehicle was to disconnect battery. Email: edwardseafeldt@hotmail. Com.

2 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2001

Consumer was inside of vehicle and went to put key in the ignition to start vehicle, she took the key out of the ignition to turn vehicle off and vehicle was still running, she drove vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic told her that cylinder lock switch needed to be replaced.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 1998 BMW 318

Ignition Switch problems
2
Battery problems
1


318 Service Bulletins
318 Safety Recalls
318 Defect Investigations