e36 key ignition ware

[novio]

Hi all,

Here I go again:

Tonight I stop at a spar to buy some din dins. I get back into my car and drive home. When I get there, I turn the key to turn off the car but while I turn the key I notice it feels a little odd....then completely loose. I am able to turn the key 360 degrees, pull it out and put it back in....while the car is on.

I had to disconnect the battery and stall the car to turn it off. needless to say, I cant get her started.

I need someone in PTA who can fix this asap. Do you guys know anyone who would be able to come to my place and sort it out, possibly on saturday?

Pls post/pm me here. Tel 078 711 5704

Thanks guys.

 

[moranor@axis]

that seems a bit sketchy to me how are the locks on your doors?

 

[novio]

they are fine.

i'm pretty sure its just an issue of the car being older. I have had the car for about a year and a half and even when I purchased it, sometimes, very rarely, the key could swivel through the 360 turn, but only if the key wasnt pushed in properly. I think it just finally gave way.

I forgot to mention its a 1998 328i if that makes any difference.

 

[tito1]

that seems a bit sketchy to me how are the locks on your doors?

Hi there, sorry to hear about your problem, contact Jacques (Brooklyn, pta) tomorrow (also coisman's connection) at 01234666450/ 0741006166

 

[Peejay]

Your ignition barrel broke. You need a new barrel.

 

[moranor@axis]

if it was giving issues before then... just from you description it seemed that it happened suddenly...

hope you get sorted quick

 

[novio]

that seems a bit sketchy to me how are the locks on your doors?

Hi there, sorry to hear about your problem, contact Jacques (Brooklyn, pta) tomorrow (also coisman's connection) at 01234666450/ 0741006166

is this Jaques from Fastserv auto?

Thanks for the speedy response guys.

I love this frikken forum!:thumbs:

 

[L~C~G]

I heard some where that there is a coil around the ignition switch on your car that energizes the key so that the immobiliser can recognize it.

Apparently when this coil goes your key will turn loosely in the ignition with no resistance at all.

 

[novio]

seems like nobody does call outs.

seems i cant get around this issue without towing the car. And bemow spares seems to have a telkom issue....none of their numbers work...rofl.
BMW want me to tow the car there and then wait 6-8 days to order/deliver parts. Really?

 

[Yuvan]

Hi all,

Here I go again:

Tonight I stop at a spar to buy some din dins. I get back into my car and drive home. When I get there, I turn the key to turn off the car but while I turn the key I notice it feels a little odd....then completely loose. I am able to turn the key 360 degrees, pull it out and put it back in....while the car is on.

I had to disconnect the battery and stall the car to turn it off. needless to say, I cant get her started.

I need someone in PTA who can fix this asap. Do you guys know anyone who would be able to come to my place and sort it out, possibly on saturday?

Pls post/pm me here. Tel 078 711 5704

Thanks guys.

Sounds like the inginition barrel is worn.....

 

[moranor@axis]

i would just buy a new one and fit it myself its a stupid thing to tow a car for...

 

[novio]

anyone here selling a barrel? or know where to get one that doesnt take 6-8 days to get?

 

[sclass]

Eish sorry Novio. And sorry to myself too because this can only mean that my number will be called soon :thumbdo:

Hope you're sorted asap:thumbs:

 

[Peejay]

You might need to change the drivers, boot and glove box barrels.

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Try drivesure.co.za

 

[Yuvan]

anyone here selling a barrel? or know where to get one that doesnt take 6-8 days to get?

Have you tried Bemows in PTA....012 327 0763. Speak to Jitz!!

 

[novio]

anyone here selling a barrel? or know where to get one that doesnt take 6-8 days to get?

Have you tried Bemows in PTA....012 327 0763. Speak to Jitz!!

their site has 3 numbers.....none of which are working. ive been trying to call them since 9 am today.

 

[Yuvan]

Seems as though you right, trying to contact them, will let you know if i have any luck!

 

[novio]

ok, called locksmith. he says he can sort it out without me buying a new barrell. he does call outs, and its gonna be about 600 bucks. lol. sorted...hopefully, fingers crossed.

will keep this post updated as soon as i can.

and if all turns out ok, i will provide locksmiths details etc...

 

[Solo Man]

Had exactly the same problem on my E39 538i auto. The barrel turns 360 degrees. Had the locksmith come out (he was in the vicinity) and he fixed it here at my home. Took about an hour and he charged me R680 iirc. (He fixed the ignition key/barrel on my E36 318iS last week also - was swopping the new key/barrel so that the original key would fit the barrel - took an hour and he charged me R220, but then it was at his shop). What happens with the barrel turning 360 is that it has a sort of stop to prevent thieves from stealing the car and with age it sort of wears off and the barrel starts turning 360 degrees. He took it out (had quite a time because the key got stuck inside) and fixed the levers which were quite worn and then drilled a hole in the side of the barrel and put a self tapper screw in to prevent it from turning 360. Ignition has been working like a charm since then.

 

[novio]

yep, solo man, exactly the same thing.

So I called out the locksmith.....Alister 012 323 1603. Really cool old man. Knew exactly what he was doing. had my barrell sorted out with the screw for 600 bucks and he came round to the house. He also quoted me 200 for labour if I get a new barrell and key which he recomends.

So, If anyone is having issues like this, I suggest getting those replacement parts sooner rather than later and taking it to a locksmith. It will cost you a hell of a lot less than taking it to stealers.

I will call BMW to find out how much a new key is....I dont think its gonna be cheap. But I dont think we can avoid that.

But all in all, I'm glad things got sorted quickly.

Thanks again to everyone helping out on this post:thumbs: