Grand Master
Oh oh! Ignition lock beginning to jam!
After reading various threads about jamming ignition barrels I'm thinking it's time to order a new one before I'm left stranded. I see the cost as listed as $114.00 USD on the Realoem website. I would guess the stealer here in Oz will want around $300.00 AUD for a new one... and then there's the cost of reworking the door, trunk and glovebox locks to fit the new key. After spending over $400.00 at the Vet's to have my pooch stitched back together after being mauled by another dog(s) and a pending operation on my left foot, I can feel this is going to be an expensive month!
1990 E34 535iA, 215,000kms (130,000 miles).
Dual Climate, Rear Headrests, Rollerblind, M-Tech Wheel,
Memory Seats, EAT Chip, T-Stars.
Grand Master
Have you tried lubricating the lock? I find that if I hurrily stop the car and turn/pull out the key it will get stuck. If I take my time it doesn't happen. Reworking the locks shouldn't be more than US$15 per lock if you remove them and take them in.
When I replaced my ignition barrel, I supplied the dealer with the VIN No. and proof of ownership. He ordered a new barrel keyed the same as the original so I didn't have to rekey any other locks.
Major Contributor
I just got mine for $71 USD from the Stealer... someone mentioned that BMA can get them for a bit cheaper... I just didnt think they could get me that so I never asked Patrick about it.
Current
2008 M5 6 Spd
2000 Z3 2.8 5 Spd MSport
2012 X5 35d Sport
1995 540i 6 Spd
1992 535i 5 Spd
Former
1995 530iA
1986 635CSI 5 Spd
2011 X3 2.8 MSport
Major Contributor
Heres the link to the thread about doing the procedure discussed last week in case you missed it.
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=12370
Current
2008 M5 6 Spd
2000 Z3 2.8 5 Spd MSport
2012 X5 35d Sport
1995 540i 6 Spd
1992 535i 5 Spd
Former
1995 530iA
1986 635CSI 5 Spd
2011 X3 2.8 MSport
Grand Master
Great post, I'm going to order a replacement today.
Green Beret Special Ops
take all extra keys and junk off the attached ring, mine was jamming intermittantly and I took everything off. just carry a single key in my pocket, no problem since...the same thing happened to my 2nd wifes pontiac, removed 16 pounds of crap from her keyring and the problem never came back.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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BMA (Patrick) sold me an ignition lock already set for my old key for a price of $58 USD. You need to give him the VIN number, etc. and it takes a few days while he works that via his sources at BMW. This way, you don't have to re-key door locks, etc.
The best removal tool is a heavy duty paper clip, straightened at the first bend, then making a ~20 degree bend about ~1/8" from the tip. Insert that into the ignition lock hole, then turn it: The small bend at the tip acts as a cam to retract the latch, and the ig. lock slides right out. PM me your email address, and I may be able to email you some pics (if I still have them).
Grand Master
Thanks guys. I still expect the local stealer to quote me around $300.00 AUD. ($225.00 USD)
I just need it to last long enough for the replacement to arrive so I can actually remove it.
1990 E34 535iA, 215,000kms (130,000 miles).
Dual Climate, Rear Headrests, Rollerblind, M-Tech Wheel,
Memory Seats, EAT Chip, T-Stars.
Grand Master
Just realised I was looking at the price for the steering lock, not the ignition barrel.
The steering lock is listed at $114.00 USD, the barrel & key at $33.18 USD.
That means it should only be around $150.00 AUD here... roll eyes!!
Last edited by pundit; 08-02-2005 at 07:41 AM.
1990 E34 535iA, 215,000kms (130,000 miles).
Dual Climate, Rear Headrests, Rollerblind, M-Tech Wheel,
Memory Seats, EAT Chip, T-Stars.
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