Whoops.

[CoffeeGuy]

Firstly,

without pics I'm sure my plea is worthless, that being said I'll post some shortly when I return home.

The details:
99 r1100s, 126,000 miles

In an attempt to further troubleshoot my missing clock (I already checked and needlessly replaced the fuse) I removed the actual switch assembly from the ignition. There is a small set screw on the side of my ignition that when removed allows for the plastic assembly to drop out of the bottom of the ignition cylinder.

This assembly is a plastic cylinder, and I intended on spraying it with contact cleaner. It clips together, much like a wire connector. When I took it apart, I had it upside down, and a couple of metal bits fell out onto the floor. I retreived them all, but have no idea now how the assembly should go back together. I'm hoping someone here has been there before and can lend me a hand. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I'll post some pics of the bits soon.

Even non helpful replies are welcome- things like, "it'll be ok!" or "you can do it!".


Thanks in advance,

John

[oldhway]

Unfortunately I am not familiar with that assembly but.... It'll be ok, you can do it!

Hopefully someone will see this and have some heplful info.

[patiodadio]

Oh S#!%* !!!!!

[CoffeeGuy]

Pics added!

[CoffeeGuy]

I believe I have it all buttoned up.

[lsouth3]

Inquiring minds - - - didya get it fixed?

[CoffeeGuy]

Inquiring minds - - - didya get it fixed?

Fixed it myself- although the clock still doesn't work. There were infinitely small springs, that I found on the floor with a magnet. (on a side note- I use a wall mounting tool magnetic holder that I "sweep" across the floor)

luckily my dealer had a spare ignition wire that I dissected and used as a guide. I'll post a few pics later for those that follow.

Wasn't too bad after I figured out how to reassemble without losing everything. I now know how to hot wire a BMW, I suppose. Could be helpful if I lost my keys on the road.

[CoffeeGuy]

Oh S#!%* !!!!!

Yeah- that's pretty much it!