picked up a LeMans blue from auction..

[itscoo2pyopants]

Drilled out the steering lock to rule it out for being the issue. Steering wheel spins freely now, but ignition is still locked up. I won’t be able to remove the ignition cylinder without putting it in the 1st position. Thinking about ordering a new steering lock, ignition cylinder, and new key. That way everything to do with ignition will be fresh and I can start from known good parts.

What do you guys think?

[itscoo2pyopants]

Originally Posted by itscoo2pyopants

Drilled out the steering lock to rule it out for being the issue. Steering wheel spins freely now, but ignition is still locked up. I won’t be able to remove the ignition cylinder without putting it in the 1st position. Thinking about ordering a new steering lock, ignition cylinder, and new key. That way everything to do with ignition will be fresh and I can start from known good parts.

What do you guys think?

dealer said they cannot order another key or ignition cylinder until the vehicle is registered in my name.

dmv said i cannot register car until it passes state patrol inspection.

next trying to get a hold of a locksmith to see if they can assist.

if the key works in the drivers door, and ignition appears to be original, shouldnt the key at least turn the ignition cylinder?

[itscoo2pyopants]

looks like i found everything i need on ebay. from a 4.8is, seems to be plug and play if all items from same vehicle. ordered parts, ready to make some progress on this thing.

[itscoo2pyopants]

Originally Posted by itscoo2pyopants

looks like i found everything i need on ebay. from a 4.8is, seems to be plug and play if all items from same vehicle. ordered parts, ready to make some progress on this thing.

parts arrived last week with the key broken in the ignition. the key blade would turn in the ignition, but could not be removed... ended up returning parts for refund.

on the lookout for another unit..

found a local 4.8is on copart again that was wrecked. auction isnt until next month tho. if i cant come across the parts might swoop up the wrecked one and take the parts from it.

let me know if anyone is parting out a 4.8

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by itscoo2pyopants

dmv said i cannot register car until it passes state patrol inspection.

I'm going through that same catch 22 with my newly purchased E30.

You going to use WinKFP or PAsoft to change the VIN on the EWS and DME? That's something I've been wanting to learn how to do.

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

I'm going through that same catch 22 with my newly purchased E30.

Wait. What's that again?

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by PropellerHead

Wait. What's that again?

Yeah. DMV wants an inspection before they will give me my registration and plates. Can't drive it "legally" to the inspection until I have plates/registration. Could get a temp paper plate... but come on really? Just going to drive it to the local BMW Center and get it inspected. Has no cats on it and there is an exhaust leak currently though, so need to fix that first.

M52 swapped 1991 318i