Thank you for the explanation on the ignition assembly, nice to find a easier way to repair ignition and secure the assembly without having to spend big dollars. Thanks again.
We fiddled with the Bobby pin for a while and got fed up, wound up drilling with the tumbler in, very slowly and very carefully, tapped it with the screw until tumbler was tight enough, marked screw off with tape to show depth, cut screw and screwed it in. Had to remove the red part and mess with the shaft to make sure there was 3 clicks on the key but it worked. Also wrapped the security ring wires with electrical tape to protect them from the screw. I know strongly not recommended to do it this way but worked for us.
This is currently happening to my 01 540i. I already drilled the spring out as my wheel locked. Replaced the ignition switch, new battery and when I put the key in I get no power to cluster. Will probably try this and hope it works because the key does spin freely like that.
First time key spun, I dismissed it as having happened in my mind. When it stuck in the accessory position, and won’t go back or forward like it’s not catching anything, I thought.... hmm, this is gonna suck.. super grateful for the info.! Knowledge is power, lol. May I suggest Not using a hair clip. They are jagged all the way, use something straight ! Much easier.
@2:25 how do you know when you have the ignition back to zero? Today i got home and when I went to turn the car off the ignition started spinning and I cant get the car to turn off. Removed the battery and now im trying to fix the spinning key ignition.
I didnt manage to take it out, so I put the key in the same position as you had it and drilled with a self tapper and just gently screwed it in until I got resistance from the barrel, then I tried turning the key and it wouldnt spin the barrel anymore, so I took the self tapper and snipped it off and screwed the rest of it in so it gently held it in place. Worked wonders except I fucked up and killed the antenna ring while removing it.
i cant get the car to crank anymore, I feel like I'm not lineing up something with the security switch after reassembling. any quick test I can do to verify?
if you can not get the key clyinder out, skip it. you can try to drill a short hote carefully in the housing without removing it. but be carefully and work slow!
the bobby pin fix is easier if you place the pin as far as you can then turn it upwards and push a bit more in and then turn it down. After I figured this out it was easy to remove. Issue I have is after replacing the tumbler with a new tumbler (not interested in drilling the case) My key is still spinning in the new tumbler. What did I miss? Thanks
The new tumbler must have a pin from the side that forbids it to spin. If that small pin is broken it will soon and you'll have to drill a small screw. Good luck 🌹
@@BustamiAuto Thank you in advance for your quick response and I hope I can ask you another question.... IF I understand the term "spinning" when the key is inserted it will turn 360 degrees. IF this is correct, then that is not my issue. My issue is that I have a car that when the key is out of the ignition, the steering wheel is locked and the car is off. When I insert the key, the first turn releases the steering lock and the door open signal bings, but then the key smoothly turns to the stop position with out pausing at the acc position, and with out starting the car. No dashboard lights come on and there is no resistance at all on the key. I ordered a new tumbler from BMW and replaced it, this did not change my issue. I think that it may be the shaft that runs from the key to the ignition may be broken, but then would the steering lock still function? The other thought is that it may be a simple blown fuse. I live in the middle of nowhere and I would have to tow my car over 100 miles to a dealership where I have no confidence or experience with the mechanics so I am hoping I can resolve the issue or at least understand the issue before sending it so far away. I would appreciate any input you may have on this matter.
@@lindajohnson4429 no probs. If the key set normally and moves normally to right positions, but sometimes you don't get dashboard lights, then it means one of your reasons : 1-main fuse. 2- ignition switch out cord. Test both and your car should be in street soon :) best of luck
I can start my car by putting the key in the lock, so the immobiliser recognizes properly, and turning the electrical module. What I cannot do is turn the key at all - it''s stuck at second (RUN) position, and because of that I cannot take out the lock.
BMW designed the key cylinder to do this on purpose. The idea is if you take the wrong key (or are a thief with a screwdriver) the tab breaks off when forced and the cylinder will spin around and around without disabling steering lock or turning on ignition. Smart if you think about it for preventing thieves, real pain in the butt if your key doesnt work anymore. I found this out by accidentally using the wrong key on my E38.
THIS IS A FREE DIY FIX WHICH WONT COST YOU ANYTHING EXCEPT A SCREW DRIVE AND A SCREW :) You don't need a great knowledge to do this yourself. follow the instructions and you'll be fine :)
I have a 1995 bmw 325i with mine the whole tumbler is spinning, and cannot locate the accessory or start position. because the little hole you put the bobby in moves with the main tumbler? not sure how to proceed.
That's the main problem everyone with spinning key problem have. You got to open the cable from behind and spin the key back from behind using a player the put the key into 0 position then spin it back into position 1. Many videos show about this process if your key already out of right place you need to return it this way :) Hope this helps
@@tommyvvirs1731 sorry I meant (PLAIER) autocorrect made change. Use a plaier to return the pin to position zero after removing the black cable. Good luck :)
I am also have same problem withmy bmw 520i 1998 . I am not able to understand how to know the 1st position . Can you please explain me the matter of black cable OR how to put pin in .?
Thanks for posting this, you saved my ignition lock. The key was spinning and I could't turn off the engine, so I had to stall the car. There were two problems combined, the other issue was a part further inward which was stuck in position 1 -> th-cam.com/video/xQAMmjHpohU/w-d-xo.html I used an M6 pointed grub screw to lock the ignition barrel in place.
drilling the screw with the ignition in place would be a risk of breaking the ignition part. that's why you must do that work. taking a shortcut will cost you :, good luck :)
Saved me from a heart attack😮🙌 thought my ignition was broken . thanks again brutha!
No problem, Happy to know that helped. :)
@@BustamiAuto my new ignition cylinder and key wont lock in when I put it in the key wont turn and the ignition pops out easily and idea why?
@@BustamiAuto tytt
Thank you for your work and video. Took all of 20 minutes start to finish to fix the issue for the cost of a screw, which I already had one.
Hey dude, your advice since 1:15 when the key is stuck help me today, thanks for that. You saved me! Cheers from BA, Argentina.
Very nice video! Very well explained. I drilled and tapped a 3x0.75 mm for a small set screw. Works like a charm now!
Thank you for the explanation on the ignition assembly, nice to find a easier way to repair ignition and secure the assembly without having to spend big dollars. Thanks again.
We fiddled with the Bobby pin for a while and got fed up, wound up drilling with the tumbler in, very slowly and very carefully, tapped it with the screw until tumbler was tight enough, marked screw off with tape to show depth, cut screw and screwed it in. Had to remove the red part and mess with the shaft to make sure there was 3 clicks on the key but it worked. Also wrapped the security ring wires with electrical tape to protect them from the screw. I know strongly not recommended to do it this way but worked for us.
Good job and congrats for fixing an annoying fault forever 👏
I’m about to do the same
Your a champion man, this just happened with my E39 5 series. Much appreciated
Glad it's still helping some 🌹
This is currently happening to my 01 540i. I already drilled the spring out as my wheel locked. Replaced the ignition switch, new battery and when I put the key in I get no power to cluster. Will probably try this and hope it works because the key does spin freely like that.
Excellent. Very clear. Thankyou :-) If I can make one suggestion, take your other keys off the ring and work with just the ignition key!
First time key spun, I dismissed it as having happened in my mind. When it stuck in the accessory position, and won’t go back or forward like it’s not catching anything, I thought.... hmm, this is gonna suck..
super grateful for the info.! Knowledge is power, lol.
May I suggest Not using a hair clip. They are jagged all the way, use something straight ! Much easier.
Dude, you are The Man! Thanks for posting, this video is ON POINT! Right on, man.
Thanks for the video much appreciated
Thank you so much for posting this video.
very goood fix well done, great job
Awesome, thank you. I am going to try that. ✌
@2:25 how do you know when you have the ignition back to zero? Today i got home and when I went to turn the car off the ignition started spinning and I cant get the car to turn off. Removed the battery and now im trying to fix the spinning key ignition.
excellent vid mate appreciate the help you gave
thanks for the video!! it happened to me this morning, i'm going to fix that tomorrow
Excellent video thanks for posting it
I didnt manage to take it out, so I put the key in the same position as you had it and drilled with a self tapper and just gently screwed it in until I got resistance from the barrel, then I tried turning the key and it wouldnt spin the barrel anymore, so I took the self tapper and snipped it off and screwed the rest of it in so it gently held it in place. Worked wonders except I fucked up and killed the antenna ring while removing it.
@@FineW_TurboM111 good to know it helped. And sorry for your loss 😬
Worked perfectly, Thank You
great, welcome :)
What brand radio do you have? It looks nice!
Thanks. A Chinese universal Android radio 😁
i cant get the car to crank anymore, I feel like I'm not lineing up something with the security switch after reassembling. any quick test I can do to verify?
if you can not get the key clyinder out, skip it. you can try to drill a short hote carefully in the housing without removing it. but be carefully and work slow!
the bobby pin fix is easier if you place the pin as far as you can then turn it upwards and push a bit more in and then turn it down.
After I figured this out it was easy to remove. Issue I have is after replacing the tumbler with a new tumbler (not interested in drilling the case) My key is still spinning in the new tumbler. What did I miss?
Thanks
The new tumbler must have a pin from the side that forbids it to spin. If that small pin is broken it will soon and you'll have to drill a small screw. Good luck 🌹
@@BustamiAuto Thank you in advance for your quick response and I hope I can ask you another question....
IF I understand the term "spinning" when the key is inserted it will turn 360 degrees.
IF this is correct, then that is not my issue.
My issue is that I have a car that when the key is out of the ignition, the steering wheel is locked and the car is off. When I insert the key, the first turn releases the steering lock and the door open signal bings, but then the key smoothly turns to the stop position with out pausing at the acc position, and with out starting the car. No dashboard lights come on and there is no resistance at all on the key.
I ordered a new tumbler from BMW and replaced it, this did not change my issue.
I think that it may be the shaft that runs from the key to the ignition may be broken, but then would the steering lock still function? The other thought is that it may be a simple blown fuse.
I live in the middle of nowhere and I would have to tow my car over 100 miles to a dealership where I have no confidence or experience with the mechanics so I am hoping I can resolve the issue or at least understand the issue before sending it so far away.
I would appreciate any input you may have on this matter.
Thanks so much
Linda
@@lindajohnson4429 no probs. If the key set normally and moves normally to right positions, but sometimes you don't get dashboard lights, then it means one of your reasons : 1-main fuse. 2- ignition switch out cord.
Test both and your car should be in street soon :) best of luck
Very good! Thanks for tip!
Thank you man.... 👍✌️
I can start my car by putting the key in the lock, so the immobiliser recognizes properly, and turning the electrical module. What I cannot do is turn the key at all - it''s stuck at second (RUN) position, and because of that I cannot take out the lock.
BMW designed the key cylinder to do this on purpose. The idea is if you take the wrong key (or are a thief with a screwdriver) the tab breaks off when forced and the cylinder will spin around and around without disabling steering lock or turning on ignition. Smart if you think about it for preventing thieves, real pain in the butt if your key doesnt work anymore. I found this out by accidentally using the wrong key on my E38.
что за брелок на ключе?)
Thanks :) simple and cheap !!!! Thanks
Thank you brother God bless
Thanks man 😅
How do you unlock a steering wheel to a 93 BMW without the key
bruh im a beginer but how did u get the drill bit to go through this? I broke one and cant get the second through?
got a carbon fiber drill bit and it was 10000000 x easier
THIS IS A FREE DIY FIX WHICH WONT COST YOU ANYTHING EXCEPT A SCREW DRIVE AND A SCREW :)
You don't need a great knowledge to do this yourself.
follow the instructions and you'll be fine :)
Con un imán se puede hacer arranque del.motor imán neodimio.
CAUTION: LOUD SOUND art 1O:58
lol. sorry about that. it passed by accident :P
yesss....my be solve my problem 🙏
how did you install the double din deck?
You can check my video of tuning this car in my channel. Then you'll know . ;)
thank you!
It really takes some experts at BMtroubleU to make shtt like that.
thanks!
Name of that 2 din radio??
It's Chinese brand. That's an old video. Many new brands on market now. Any 8 cores would do just fine and would be affordable.
Good luck
What if i Can spin it to ignition AFTER this - but can’t switch it off
That happened to me
I took off the ignition switch it’s a flat head very small I’m currently doing it rn I’ve have had my 328 sitting for over 2 months because of this
Dankeschön Bruder
En castellano no está?
do you guys know what kind of head unit audio is that? avin avant or what?
Chinese 2din android system.
Thank you! 👍
I love you
I have a 1995 bmw 325i with mine the whole tumbler is spinning, and cannot locate the accessory or start position. because the little hole you put the bobby in moves with the main tumbler? not sure how to proceed.
That's the main problem everyone with spinning key problem have. You got to open the cable from behind and spin the key back from behind using a player the put the key into 0 position then spin it back into position 1.
Many videos show about this process if your key already out of right place you need to return it this way :)
Hope this helps
@@BustamiAuto Ok the black cable that screws into the back housing? and what is a player? thanks
@@tommyvvirs1731 sorry I meant (PLAIER) autocorrect made change.
Use a plaier to return the pin to position zero after removing the black cable.
Good luck :)
I am also have same problem withmy bmw 520i 1998 . I am not able to understand how to know the 1st position . Can you please explain me the matter of black cable OR how to put pin in .?
the tool is a plier
Thanks for posting this, you saved my ignition lock. The key was spinning and I could't turn off the engine, so I had to stall the car. There were two problems combined, the other issue was a part further inward which was stuck in position 1 -> th-cam.com/video/xQAMmjHpohU/w-d-xo.html I used an M6 pointed grub screw to lock the ignition barrel in place.
Hey i have the same problem like yours. And i think this video will save me from buying parts.
I mean.....you could have put the screw without disassembling the lock cylinder too. Just a thought..
If you're 100% sure about the length and long of the screw then go ahead. Otherwise you'll end up breaking the ignition cylinder 🌹
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thank you
jerusalem c you're welcome 😉
This video van be 1minute long. Spining spining spining.....
Agreed 😅
Take the rest of the keys off your Key Ring would help.
I can’t just drill the screw in without taking all that stuff off !????
drilling the screw with the ignition in place would be a risk of breaking the ignition part. that's why you must do that work. taking a shortcut will cost you :, good luck :)
The so called German engineering, what a mess.
German engineered planned obsolescence ..
Thank you!