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FWSIV · 10-22-2011, 10:54 AM

sillieidiot-
thanks for your help with which brand I had. I finally got the new ignitor and just replaced it with the help of this DIY. It took about 30 minutes start to finish. I found the hardest part was removing that final 'ball and socket' to release the inner reflector.

thanks again-
Chip

10-22-2011, 10:54 AM	#116
FWSIV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 24 My Ride: 1992 535, 1987 325iS View My Garage	awesome write up sillieidiot- thanks for your help with which brand I had. I finally got the new ignitor and just replaced it with the help of this DIY. It took about 30 minutes start to finish. I found the hardest part was removing that final 'ball and socket' to release the inner reflector. thanks again- Chip __________________ Chip 1992 535 5sp w/many mods 2003 330i 1987 325iS 2010 328i- 6sp