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Date: 5-11-07 03:06
From: Byron in Oklahoma City

Subject: Broken Key in Ignition Part 2

Okay....so...I drilled out the pin that keeps the ignition cylinder in the housing and got the end of the key out. BUT...I still can't turn the cylinder with another good key. I think I may have drilled in too far, and created a snag that is keeping everything from turning. Any advice on which route to take now? Should I get a new cylinder from a yard? Can a locksmith key that to fit my existing keys (and door handles)? Any advice?
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Byron
76 02 inka
04 r1150r

Date: 5-11-07 07:03
From: 02tom in 2002

Subject: Re: Broken Key in Ignition Part 2

Just trying to give you some ideas, I haven't ever removed the ignition cylinder that I can recall. I think you have to put the key in to remove it??? Have you removed the ignition switch from the back? (don't remove the wires)

I would talk to a locksmith to get an idea of cost to work on it if you can't get it yourself. It's relatively easy to pull the whole steering column compared to working under the dash, if the splines on the shaft near the steering gear box aren't rusted.

You may want to consider a replacement assembly. (The electrical ignition switch is $60-90 by itself, but you'd have to re-key the doors to match):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-BMW-2002-2002tii-ignition-lock-assembly-OEM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46101QQihZ018QQitemZ280008275609QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
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Date: 5-11-07 09:26
From: DanOKC

Subject: Re: Broken Key in Ignition Part 2

Sounds like you drilled to far & damaged the key cylinder, You should be able to operate the key cylinder out of the column, when the key goes in, center should turn. Maybe take the cylinder to a few locksmiths, see if they can undo what you did, otherwise, buy another cylinder w/matching handles & keys on ebay or from someone parting car, or else just buy a good used cylinder & put another key on your keyring. You can use a screwdriver to start the car once that cylinder is out, so do you really need a key anyway ? Just lock the doors :)

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