Starting without a key

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 9:57 pm

Anyone able to suggest how I might get an E30 started without a key? Obviously this is something that we dont want posting on an open forum so a pm would be great.

Magpie did pm me with some info but it seems that way means it will damage trim etc.

The steering lock is on so I cant remove the column plastics to unplug what was said to unplug... Is there any special trick with a bit of wire, a cheese cake and a old shoe bridged etc?

Any help would be great. Want to test this engine asap. Im hoping the previous ownder finds the key but until then I didnt want to damage anything in the process... If it gets to the point where I want it on the road then i'll have to break parts and replace them

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:00 pm

well on top gear they managed to start the E30 cabs with a spoon so you shouldnt have too much difficulty dude

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:04 pm

capri_rob wrote:well on top gear they managed to start the E30 cabs with a spoon so you shouldnt have too much difficulty dude

I did try it mate but had no joy

I think the one they started must have had a very worn lock

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:05 pm

hacksaw to gap the to top of column were the steerling lock is. but only do that once the nut if off the wheel. and then easy to start

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:05 pm

Do you need to drive it or just start it? If its just starting it its very simple, just need the bonnet open and some bits of wire

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:07 pm

rich318i wrote:hacksaw to gap the to top of column were the steerling lock is. but only do that once the nut if off the wheel. and then easy to start

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:08 pm

Just start it Dan, I can wait for the key, I just want to hear it running first of all, then if anything, driving it in a straight line up and down the drive way.

I cant remember the numbers to bridge in the plug part, but I also thought the ignition needed to be on to do that? If not, let me know how

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:11 pm

Will pm you, no need to broadcast info for thieves over the forum!

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:26 pm

black and yellow lol

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:27 pm

Don't want to damage anything rich is all... I can wait for the key to drive it. Just looking to test the engine out as its been sitting a while and want to hear it running

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:29 pm

All of the info to get the engine running is in the Wiki, if you read it properly...

(I won't post a link here so that it doesn't show up in a google search result)

Post Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:34 pm

Thanks dude, Dan has given me the details now

Not that there is any info in this thread but feel free to delete mods