2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Ignition Switch Help ???

Discussion in '2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61' started by robertinky, Mar 4, 2012.

  1. robertinky

    robertinky New Member

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    can anyone tell me if i take my ignition switch apart on my 03 s model can i crank the engine with a screwdriver to see if it will turn.. i am trying to pinpoint the prblem of why my car wont start and i have read alot about the ignition switch problems.. i already know it is not the battery.. thanks
     
  2. ScottinBend

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    No, the ignition needs the key to bypass the anti-theft.

    what happens when you try to jump start with another battery?
     

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