What Did I Just Break? (Steering Column)

[quasi mofo]

In the process of replacing my dash. These parts just fell off the left side of the steering column. What are they and how worried should I be?


Thanks in advance.

[82eye]

looks like a broken ign switch

[Vincenze]

It's the connector for the ignition switch.
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[quasi mofo]

Thanks!

[quasi mofo]

Are there any alternative part numbers for this? It seems there are no new switches available. Maybe an e36 version can be used?

[82eye]

Are there any alternative part numbers for this? It seems there are no new switches available. Maybe an e36 version can be used?

different profile, different mounting, different clip. i'm hoping there is another run made. used is the only available right now.

[BearRiver23]

quasi were you able to source one? Im in the same boat and can't seem to find one new. Any help is appreciated. thanks!

[quasi mofo]

I found one on eBay from a vendor in Jordan (of all places). It worked. It's amazing that a part thatis so essential is NLA.

[e30davie]

I cant remember what car it was but I found an ignition switch that was the same, but i had to re-wire the wires on the other end to the e30 plug. I just soldered the wires together

I actually thought it was an e36 switch, but maybe not if the above is correct? e36 red switch itself looks the same in google images?

ill have to dig out my old photos.

[quasi mofo]

The part I got worked and the car starts, but I've lost the turn signals, wipers and hazards. I've tried replacing the signal relay and Fuse #4 is intact. I'm at a loss to explain what is going on.