Z8 Engine Start Button

[Garry]

Where would I purchase one? I cant seem 2 find a site them sells them!!

Thanks!!

[VMZ]

Best bet is going to be ring/visit a BMW dealer and ask for part no. 61 318 377 343

[Garry]

wanted 2 order over the net, but seems thats gonna have 2 b the way.

once day I shall put the button in and install a PDC system!!

[VMZ]

If you're really desperate to buy it over the net you may be able to send an email out to a BMW dealer and have them post it to you. Not as nice as buying it from a web store but saves you the phone call.

It is strange how hard it is to find one though, there seems to be lots of write ups on how to do it and yet no one selling them on the net.

[Garry]

if they are kinda cheap 2 buy, I might buy a bunch and ebay them?

[VMZ]

If you were to do that I personally wouldn't be buying one, but the wider e36 community seem to be fairly interested in them.

I'm guessing they aren't exactly going to be cheap though... they are a genuine BMW part after all.

[Garry]

so just rang, the z8 button is 270 AUD.. woah!

he suggested the z4 button, anyone got any info on this?

pic here - http://www.bmw.ie/ie/en/newvehicles/3se ... button.jpg

will it fit in same spot or is it gettin bigger? and also how is the wiring?

[VMZ]

I believe the 1 Series E81 thru E88 also had start buttons. Dunno if they are the same as the Z4 or Z8... or different again.

[dangerous_dave]

think there all basic buttons mate you still need the key in and on ignition on to work why not try something aftermarket like

cheap and easy...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-ENGINE-PUSH-B ... 240%3A1318

or a nice ford focus rs one

[VMZ]

@dangerous_dave.

I don't know about Garry, but from what I know about myself and fellow BMW owners they quite often don't like putting generic or other manufacturers parts in their beloved cars.
You'll notice a lot of e36 DIYs around are aimed at retrofitting newer BMW technology for exactly this reason.