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So a big thank you to your responses. The guy at the shop where the car was (Autohaus in Burlingame, CA) actually had the car for more than a month. He never once called me, and when I would call he would barely acknowledge me and would say "ya, ya, we almost have it figured out"
Finally a few weeks ...

Thank you for the advice on the ignition resistor. I will drop in the shop and see if I can locate it... that would be great if that was the only issue! I'll post back after checking it out.

I know very little of it. Would you be able to provide me some advice on how to troubleshoot the fuel pressure reg? I'll do a search on the posts here and google as well. I did not think to consider it.

So, after dealing with my ignition switch going bad and setting up a way around that for the time being, the car drove great for a few weeks. Went to my GF's place just before we were to leave on a flight (isn't that always when stuff like this happens) and parked the car.
Came down a few minutes ...

For the time being, I added a fuse to be safe and have been using a flick switch connected to the starter and I just turn the key into the running position and then flick it on until she revs to life then flick it off.
Bigger fish to fry now... see new post...

If you have a a wiring diagram, the diagnose plug in the fuse box has a pin (can't recall which one now) where you can test the starter signal. Using a voltmeter, at least you know if things between fuse box and ignition are working. And using an Ohmmeter, you can check from there conductivity ...

Out of the blue my 1979 528i stopped starting (4 speed manual).
1. Swapped in a new starter cable and cleaned all of the connections
no go
2. Found a rebuilt starter for a good deal so went for it
no go
3. On the recommendation of my mechanic, get out the volt meter and check the signal wire to the ...