hi have a 530i e34 the same thing happened and had a broken shaft as well and was looking for a video to take out the key tumbler and saw the whole Bobby pin trick but the problem is the tension on the tumbler and did this trick and work Like a charm on to fixing it but thanks
Hey, sometimes the hairpin method just doesn't get it done... I had the infamous broken ignition lock shaft problem on my '95 E36 & debris was in the way of utilizing the hairpin method to bounce out the ignition barrel. Was able to get the ignition barrel out using your method, without destroying anything beyond re-use. I now get to re-use same ignition barrel & original keys due to your method. Be patient. Cut minimally & test often, until it pops out. New shaft on order - $12.00. Thanks for posting..
Hey bro thanks for the vid, felt like crap doing it this way but the Bobby pin wasn't getting it and neither was the BMW tool (which is literally just a Bobby pin with a handle). But I need to know, where did you get a new shaft? It's part of the housing which I want neither the hassle of removing or the 200 odd dollar expense of purchasing.
THANK YOU VERY . MUCH FPR THE DETAILED VIDEO. THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO BMW MY E36. I WAS ABLE TO SUCCESFULLY ABLE TO REMOVEVTHEBLOCK TUMLR USING YOUR METHOD.
Please help I have a 1993 bmw 318is and same thing happened I took ignition tumbler out thought it was tumbler but it was the shaft I don't know how to change this out without having to replace the whole Colum my car is set up for a left seat driver but I am pretty sure it would be the same thing as you did to get the broken shaft out and replace it with a new one which again I really don't even know where to buy just the ignition shaft I could use help! thanks
Hi Emma, you're doing great so far if you managed to remove the tumbler. As for the shaft that sits behind the tumbler, I don't know if there's another to trick to remove it but it worked for me when I drill the hole under the steering column to get rid of the steering lock. Drilling the hole and removing the spring is not as hard as it looks. Just aim for the spot and use a long nose pliers to removing the spring and shaft. Good luck and let me know how you go
Robert C theres no video showing any type of drilling. I only had one chnace to cut it and it worked for me. Where i placed the hacksaw on the body is where u should cut it
Hey Joseph! Thanks so much for your video! Just curious... where did you get the unbroken shaft? I'm having so much trouble finding one. Should I buy the entire housing and remove the unbroken shaft? If so, how do I remove it? Thanks! Hannah
Follow my video and you ll be able to the shaft.... as for the buying wreckers here in aus dont just want to sell you the shaft. i had to pretty buy the whole steering column
Joseph, do you need to turn your key after you cut the side in order to get the tumbler out? I have a similar problem, my shaft and tumbler are stuck. I cant turn the key
Thank you for sharing, this helped to figure out the problem with my old E34 540i 95, broken shaft, and very painful removal of the Tumbler...
your video help me a lot.... a lot thanks from morocco
Only thing that worked... well done bro ....✌
hi have a 530i e34 the same thing happened and had a broken shaft as well and was looking for a video to take out the key tumbler and saw the whole Bobby pin trick but the problem is the tension on the tumbler and did this trick and work Like a charm on to fixing it but thanks
I haven't cut or drilled anything. First, I pressed the tumbler with a hairpin and then remove the shaft by pressing it and turning it clockwise.
Hey, sometimes the hairpin method just doesn't get it done... I had the infamous broken ignition lock shaft problem on my '95 E36 & debris was in the way of utilizing the hairpin method to bounce out the ignition barrel. Was able to get the ignition barrel out using your method, without destroying anything beyond re-use. I now get to re-use same ignition barrel & original keys due to your method. Be patient. Cut minimally & test often, until it pops out. New shaft on order - $12.00. Thanks for posting..
Thanks this helped. Once the tumbler is out I am still unable to remove the shaft, seems to be something blocking it form coming out.
There is a small pin blocking the shaft in place. I don’t see the pin with green seal on outside on your model here. FYI for others doing job.
Hey bro thanks for the vid, felt like crap doing it this way but the Bobby pin wasn't getting it and neither was the BMW tool (which is literally just a Bobby pin with a handle). But I need to know, where did you get a new shaft? It's part of the housing which I want neither the hassle of removing or the 200 odd dollar expense of purchasing.
Hey man i followed your video and I removed the spring for the wheel lock. I have a new ignition lock cylinder but it does not want to fit in.
you dont need to cut any thing, that little hole on the front of the tumbler is for sticking a pin in to unlock the tumbler from the housing
Hahaha if the key turns then just use a Bobby pin with a small bend in the tip.turn the key then turn the Bobby pin and that's the right way
How can u remove the ignition barrel when the key is not turning
That's the answer I'm looking for for 2 hours
hey, can i put it back new shaft without springs? mine got lost
THANK YOU VERY . MUCH FPR THE DETAILED VIDEO. THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO BMW MY E36. I WAS ABLE TO SUCCESFULLY ABLE TO REMOVEVTHEBLOCK TUMLR USING YOUR METHOD.
Thats good to hear ;-) glad i helped atleast 1 person
So after you took that spring out did you put it back in or did you just leave it like that
Please help I have a 1993 bmw 318is and same thing happened I took ignition tumbler out thought it was tumbler but it was the shaft I don't know how to change this out without having to replace the whole Colum my car is set up for a left seat driver but I am pretty sure it would be the same thing as you did to get the broken shaft out and replace it with a new one which again I really don't even know where to buy just the ignition shaft I could use help! thanks
Hi Emma, you're doing great so far if you managed to remove the tumbler. As for the shaft that sits behind the tumbler, I don't know if there's another to trick to remove it but it worked for me when I drill the hole under the steering column to get rid of the steering lock. Drilling the hole and removing the spring is not as hard as it looks. Just aim for the spot and use a long nose pliers to removing the spring and shaft. Good luck and let me know how you go
Where is the video showing drilling the hole to remove the spring? Thank you,
Robert C theres no video showing any type of drilling. I only had one chnace to cut it and it worked for me. Where i placed the hacksaw on the body is where u should cut it
Hey Joseph!
Thanks so much for your video! Just curious... where did you get the unbroken shaft? I'm having so much trouble finding one. Should I buy the entire housing and remove the unbroken shaft? If so, how do I remove it? Thanks!
Hannah
Follow my video and you ll be able to the shaft.... as for the buying wreckers here in aus dont just want to sell you the shaft. i had to pretty buy the whole steering column
wellingtonjane3 Amazon sells the replacement ignition shaft...so does eBay....about 20.00
Does anyone know if the shaft removal is the same for the e46? it seems that mine has broken too.
Joseph, do you need to turn your key after you cut the side in order to get the tumbler out? I have a similar problem, my shaft and tumbler are stuck. I cant turn the key
sorry for the late reply, its best for the key to be in the off postion
How did you get that plastic ring out of the new housing or did u not re use it?
its not damage so just re use it
Just so you know it is hacksaw blade not "axe saw"
(this not the correct way to do this job ), you need to watch another video that is the correct way.
dave h Its correct when the correct way is bull and doesn't work
"Axe saw". Whahahaha! It's actually a hacksaw. ;-)