E36 manual conversion question

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2122]

all the manual stuff etc along with the M52 is all swapped into my compact and runs fine.

Compact was born an Automatic.

After removing the cable that connects the ignition switch to the shifter I can no longer remove the key from the ignition.

the cable mechanically prevents the car being started in anything but park

Checked my factory manual parts car for a blanking nut or similar but the steering column has a casting but no hole.

what have you others done? I dont want to fit an automatic cable back in as i will have to source one, all of that stuff went in my metal bin months ago.

Cheers

[tawa 150]

I've just been for a test drive in my converted one and are now up to tidying up a few bits like this. So thanks for the reminder.

Seems to be M10 superfine thread which is pretty uncommon. In any case, M10x1.0 threaded for 9mm, then a 3.9mm pin extending 7mm. Piss easy to turn out of an M10x1.0x20 cap screw if I had one...

Luckily for me I kept the cable just just clipped the end off and using that.

Edit: Actually not quite that easy, the cable is pushed out when the key is turned so the pin needs to move, and be spring loaded. Best to find a wrecker with one.

Edited January 9, 2016 by tawatech

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2122]

i will have the automatic cable in another one of my parts cars but while a lot of stuff is missing that car is still mobile, dont want to immobilise it just for this.

in any case, i feel like this wouldnt be the correct way to convert it, there must be another piece?

i doubt the steering column is specific to manual or automatic cars.

Edited January 9, 2016 by _Ethrty-Andy_

[tawa 150]

It wouldn't be the column per-say, just the mechanicals in/around the ignition barrel. Do factory manuals have a little button or something to remove the key?

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2122]

Do factory manuals have a little button or something to remove the key?

No, just turn it to off and pull her out

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2122]

Part 2 on these diagrams is the housing

Part 13 is the cable.

manual car

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BG12-EUR-10-1998-E36-BMW-328i&diagId=32_2427

32 32 1 095 825

automatic car

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BG22-EUR-10-1998-E36-BMW-328i&diagId=32_2427

32 32 1 095 826

so different part number but they are both cross compatible with auto and manual cars, parts diagrams also both dont show a BMW genuine part for blanking. Does seem wierd the one that doesnt require the interlock is also fitted to auto cars..?? all the autos i can recall have had this cable.

[mynbmr 225]

Watt about the e36 at Deniese that will still have the cable Andy

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2122]

Watt about the e36 at Deniese that will still have the cable Andy

yep looking forward to buying three bottles of 80 proof vodka on a Monday morning haha

[mynbmr 225]

C will be using that in her cooking for us than. lol

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2122]

C will be using that in her cooking for us than. lol

try and have a sleep between your meals and driving back to auckland.

shes told me to send it to your 'wife'

so might be a Kenworth in the impound yard next week.

[BM WORLD 1258]

nz new cars don't use this cable . just screw a bolt in