BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 98 1.8 intermitent immobiliser problem

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Fri 12 Dec 2008 21:53
98 1.8 intermitent immobiliser problem - mikebude
when i take key out of the ignition ot open the boot wiothout locking the car and then returnb to the car it sometimes fails to start for 10 mins or so and will then start! Electronic diagnostic experts fail to find anything wrong! any one else suffered same? or ideas of what problem may be?

Edited by Pugugly on 12/12/2008 at 21:57

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Fri 12 Dec 2008 22:16
98 1.8 intermitent immobiliser problem - elekie&a/c doctor
I would think this is very unlikely to be an immobiliser problem.These early model E46s did suffer with ignition switch faults which could be your intermitent non start.hth
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