It thinks the key is in ignition, won't start - HELP!!
After driving home and parking tonight, my '95 525i wouldn't turn off by turning the key back, nor could I get the key out of the ignition. The engine finally turned off after some fidgeting, but it took a while longer before I got the key out. But the radio and auxiliary power still didn't turn off and when I opened the door I got the "Key in Ignition" warning - what's going on???
A friend helped reset the oil timer by grounding pin 7 a few weeks ago and since then the "open door" chime speaker occasionally shorts out, but I'm not sure if these are related to the ignition problem.......
The worst problem is that I can't start the car again either. There most be something wrong with the key circuitry because there's no change in auxiliary power (it's always on) and the starter never turns no matter where the key is turned to.
Please help!!
I'm going to disconnect the battery now to see if that makes any difference........
The key has to be at 60 as shown and you have to shove the
allen wrench or wire that your using in at a slight angle, not straight in.. and it takes some force, it doesn't push easily... not a lot of force but some.http://www.bimmernut.com/%7Ebillr/images/Ignition.jpg
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Originally Posted by ChefJRD
The lock cylinder just will NOT come out! Got the wire in a little less than an inch, sprayed silicone spray, pushing real hard.
Hitching a ride to work, in search of locksmith's graphite spray......
Any other advice???
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Does this come off? (pic)
Do I need to remove this cover to extract the lock cylinder? I'm inserting the allen key at about a 20-degree angle (angled towards the center of cylinder) about an inch and pushing real hard, but it still isn't coming out. Wondering if I've removed all I need to. (there should be a picture attached....)
Assuming I eventually get the cylinder out, will I be able to start the car with a screwdriver until I get a new keyed cylinder?
Thanks again for all the help!