Ignition Lock Removal Problem

[bmwsed]

In reading through various threads I have determined that I definitely have a problem with my steering lock. My problem is that I can't seem to remove the lock cylinder. I've turned the key 60 degrees and pushed a stiff pin into the hole, feeling the resistance as it goes past the spring clip. But no matter how much I jiggle the lock and pull on it, it won't come out.

My question is that I have noticed that both the Bentley manual and one of the threads mentioned a "master" key. Do I need a special key to remove the ignition lock cylinder?

[Bill R.]

really have to push at a bit of an angle rather than just straight in... I always have trouble with them, could be just me though. I'd venture to guess that your stiff pin just isn't cutting the mustard





In reading through various threads I have determined that I definitely have a problem with my steering lock. My problem is that I can't seem to remove the lock cylinder. I've turned the key 60 degrees and pushed a stiff pin into the hole, feeling the resistance as it goes past the spring clip. But no matter how much I jiggle the lock and pull on it, it won't come out.

My question is that I have noticed that both the Bentley manual and one of the threads mentioned a "master" key. Do I need a special key to remove the ignition lock cylinder?

[shogun]

Removing the ignition lock barrel
on my website on Jon Evans site
http://twrite.org/shogunnew/links/private.html

[bmwsed]

Removing the ignition lock barrel
on my website on Jon Evans site
http://twrite.org/shogunnew/links/private.html

Thanks Shogun! A picture is worth a thousand words.
One more question. Is there a way to disable the steering lock mechanism so I can free up the steering and drive the car home to work on it?

[shogun]

maybe these pics help from E32
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/566688/
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/529329/
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/529510

[pcross]

The link to Evans site seems to be a dead link.

[bsell]

... I'd venture to guess that your stiff pin just isn't cutting the mustard

"Stiff pin..isn't cutting the mustard."

Sounds like he needs a 'little blue pill!';)

Brian

[Ross]

Thanks Shogun! A picture is worth a thousand words.
One more question. Is there a way to disable the steering lock mechanism so I can free up the steering and drive the car home to work on it?
You would need to remove the lock assembly

[randomloop]

The link to Evans site seems to be a dead link.

Here's the link:
http://evansweb.info/articles/2003/01/19/removing-the-ignition-lock-barrel