Put the key in the ignition and wiggle it. Anything turn on or change? How about the sun visor trick?

I am thinking Ign switch which seems to be popping up everywhere these days. They must be 10+ years old! This part failed on me during a shifter and trim replacement process. Just died. Did not touch it, did not use it. battery was disconnected and upon reattachment half the radio would display, and the seat belt warning light would not turn off regardless of clipped, door open/closed, etc etc. REALLY WEIRD Failure.

Just a $.02 thought.

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2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....

Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green