Please Help..
I have a 1996 318ti and I can't get the ignition to turn on, or even move. The ignition is frozen in place and the keys will not turn it. The steering wheel moves freely back and forth. The computer thinks the engine in "on" as the indicator lights are on.
Before the ignition became locked, I noticed the steering range was moving a lot further than usual. As I attempted to shut off the car, the ignition locked in place. I then had to "kill" the car by placing it in gear. I've attempted to remove the lock cylinder, but have had no luck since I can't orient the key hole in the correct positoin for removal.
I had to disconnect the battery as I played around with it, since the indicator lights are constantly on.
Has anyone had this problem.??
I'd appreciate any advice.
Ray
I have a 1996 318ti and I can't get the ignition to turn on, or even move. The ignition is frozen in place and the keys will not turn it. The steering wheel moves freely back and forth. The computer thinks the engine in "on" as the indicator lights are on.
Before the ignition became locked, I noticed the steering range was moving a lot further than usual. As I attempted to shut off the car, the ignition locked in place. I then had to "kill" the car by placing it in gear. I've attempted to remove the lock cylinder, but have had no luck since I can't orient the key hole in the correct positoin for removal.
I had to disconnect the battery as I played around with it, since the indicator lights are constantly on.
Has anyone had this problem.??
I'd appreciate any advice.
Ray