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Paul Anthony · 11-03-2013, 07:09 AM

Can anyone tell me what part I need to fix an ignition tumbler/switch problem on a 1998 318ti?

The key gets stuck from time to time. Sometimes I go to start it and the key wont tun at all. Tonight I got home and couldn't turn the car off because it got stuck in the on position.

The only way to free it up is to remove the ignition switch.. I then free up the protruding piece that fits into the plastic keyway on the switch. I have to turn it with a pliers to free it. I then put the switch back in place with the 2 set screws.

It works fine for a while but then gets stuck and freezes up again.

The problem is not in the electric switch itself. I don't know if I need the tumbler assembly or the lock housing. Is the male piece that I turn with the pliers part of the housing or tumbler?

11-03-2013, 07:09 AM	#1
Paul Anthony Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	Need Help - ignition tumbler/switch problem Can anyone tell me what part I need to fix an ignition tumbler/switch problem on a 1998 318ti? The key gets stuck from time to time. Sometimes I go to start it and the key wont tun at all. Tonight I got home and couldn't turn the car off because it got stuck in the on position. The only way to free it up is to remove the ignition switch.. I then free up the protruding piece that fits into the plastic keyway on the switch. I have to turn it with a pliers to free it. I then put the switch back in place with the 2 set screws. It works fine for a while but then gets stuck and freezes up again. The problem is not in the electric switch itself. I don't know if I need the tumbler assembly or the lock housing. Is the male piece that I turn with the pliers part of the housing or tumbler?