BMW - 01 2.0 320ci ignition barrel

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Tue 19 Jan 2010 22:39
01 2.0 320ci ignition barrel - richbev
the key on my bmw wont go all the way into the barrel. has about 5mm left. we cant get the lock off. any ideas please
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Tue 19 Jan 2010 23:15
01 2.0 320ci ignition barrel - CraigP
What does it feel like is blocking it? Something seized or something solid in the way / stuffed in the keyhole?

I'd try dipping the key in a tin of 3-in-1 oil then putting it in and out the lock, re-dipping & repeating a few times to see if any joy loosening it up.

There's some kind of mechanism to prevent removing the key while in gear on at least the automatics. If this is an automatic, might be worth rowing the gear selector all the way down to drive then back up to park.

Failing that i'd probably be removing the steering column shell / plastic surround to see about removing the ignition barrel.

Hope this helps but im just stabbing in the dark unfortunately, i don't know enough / have enough experience yet.
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