New Diamond Key - Won’t Turn Ignition

[EODguy]

Originally Posted by E36X5er

so here are some more details - steering is locked, truck is parked

on a hill.



i’ve tried using a hand held brass brush and brushing the edges of the key. tried using dry graphite lubricant - put it on the key and put the key in the ignition (not sure this was the best choice). Steering is locked, ignition is locked - wiggled the sh*t out of the steering wheel to no avail. at this point i’m not sure which is causing the problem - the wheel lock or the ignition lock.



also not sure if the battery would be causing these things to remain locked (car hasn’t been started for a few weeks) - dome light turns on, telescoping steering wheel adjuster works, haven’t tried much else.

If it has side notches (perpendicular) it is the wrong key style.

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[E36X5er]

Originally Posted by EODguy

If it has side notches (perpendicular) it is the wrong key style.

thanks - I have the correct key, just might be too sharp on the edges. will have to try and smooth it out a bit more

[Clockwork]

Originally Posted by EODguy

Interesting, my e46 (2001) and e53 (2005) have a different key. Mine is groved OUT in the middle of key and flat sides, instead