BMW 318I Electrical problems by year

1985 Bmw 318i. Consumer writes in regards to odometer fraud. *Ld updated 11/8/2017*js

The gas pedal is stuck and cannot stop and rpm are red lining. Car is unsafe to drive. Luckily I was pulling into work to park and that's when the gas pedal got stuck and the engine started revving up high to 500 rpm. *Tr

Consumer has trouble starting vehicle. It takes her about 5-6 times turning the key before vehicle will start. It sounds as if there is an electrical short in the ignition switch.*Ak

Ignition switch failure while driving vehicle key started rotating in ignition while driving vehicle. Pulled off to the side of road and removed key. Engine would not shut off. Only way to shut off vehicle was to disconnect battery. Email: [email protected] *la

Consumer stated under rainy conditions, the vehicle's floor boards fill with water. This shorted out the computer when the vehicle was started which resulted in a fire. Please provide any further information. *Ph

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the ignition switch. Also stated that when this happened she could not turn the vehicle off. Dealer was contacted and stated that is a manufacturer defect and to call this agency and report it. *Ph

Board level failure on automatic temperature control unit. Failure so widespread that no oem or renewed parts dealer has inventory. *Nlm

Consumer was inside of vehicle and went to put key in the ignition to start vehicle, she took the key out of the ignition to turn vehicle off and vehicle was still running, she drove vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic told her that cylinder lock switch needed to be replaced.*Ak *jb

Onboard computer failed when got wet at a car wash.*Ak

Consumer put key into ignition and it wouldn't turn at all. *Ak

Consumer took car to a car wash when control box got wet, then the fuel injector froze open, causing fuel to leak onto the engine. Car spilled gasoline all over the ground. Consumer was trying to start vehicle when the car when a car wash attendant came out and told her not to start vehicle because it might blow up. Prior cars of 1994 bmw had this same problem. *Ak

The car keeps stalling out when I am at a stop, starts right up again and is fine for a period of time, then stalls again (may be days later). Dealer is claiming it's the alternator.

When onsumer's son got inside of vehicle and locked doors manually. Then tried to turn on engine, but the engine did not start. Driver tried to get out of vehicle, and he couldn't because the door won't unlock. Somehow he opened the sun roof and got out. Then unlocked door with key. *Ak

Alternator had to be replaced, along with regulator. Power windows and sunroof stopped working shortly after that. Is there some electrical problem with this car that would have caused the alternator to short out.

Smoke comming from dash interior and then flames burst out consumed car in 15 minutes, car totaled out