Quick Question

[foglght]

I've only had my car for a short while, but discovered something the other day that was slightly alarming, but not a big deal.

The car starts without depressing the clutch.

Did older BMWs come with clutch saftey switches on the manuals, or did this car used to be an autotragic?

[llll1l1ll]

Both of mine have done this. I always thought it was convenient.

I also always thought it was the German way of saying "You should know better than to have it in gear."

[SpecM]

e30s have a clutch switch, but it deactivates the cruise

it will start with the clutch out, factory

[Norwegiandane]

Never even thought about it. Mine always starts w/o depressing the clutch. Don't know when they started putting the safety switch in.

[MR 325]

I also always thought it was the German way of saying "You should know better than to have it in gear."

I kind of feel the same way.

I want to say they didn't add the clutch safety until the mid 90's or so.

[foglght]

I always wondered....

and knowing is half the battle.

[FredK]

[foglght]

[E30_fiend]

I think you're right Matt, I know my buddies 98 m3 wont start without pushing the clutch. It irritates the shit out of me especially when working on the car. I mean, who wants to get into a nice car all filthy to depress the clutch JUST to start it??? Another reason I RUV E30s