BMW1200 -2008 model ignition temperamental and my temp fix..

Thought I'd share this ...

Ok some info for the BM 1200 guys. My ignition has been playing up again. Taking long to switch on and even as far as all power dropping away completely whilst driving. (there is a previous post by me on this topic too)

There are 2 possibilities, either the ignition micro switch below the antenna coil and key barrel or damaged wires. After talking to Mr T and Jughead I did few checks .Wires all seem to be OK. Switch feels loose with plenty play on the key. With a slight anticlockwise movement the ignition switches off . Anyway i had an old switch which i opened to have a look what plan could be made. I removed the 2 X micro switches baring the electric tags. Used a meter to find which connector pin goes to which tag. Soldered wire onto the respective tags with a long tail. At the end of the tail ill fit a simple light push button switch.

So when i have a problem out in the sticks and i can't get the ignition on, i can do the following : Disconnect the two pin wiring connector at the base of the fitted switch, plug it into this switch and have a way to switch power on/off. Key on as per normal to bypass immobilizer,remote switch on and off i go.

Instead of just shorting the little connector and having to battle with the ignition on permanently It can be now more user friendly


Testing this weekend.

Any comments or thoughts welcome