Need Help ASAP

[blackbimmer]

Hey, Im stuck three hours from home.

got out of my 1995 318ti no mods other then aftermarket stereo, anyway
got out of it to go buy something came back and ignition lock was enabled and beeper noise was goin off every 1 second nonstop.

so i put the key in ignition and it doesnt budge, tried disconnection battery terminals, just leaving it locked, steering wheel moves freely, i dont know what the f is going on. if it is the EWS is there a way to reset the immobilizer? can anybody help. please.

ill recheck in about an hour. thanks for any ideas u get.

[pnosker]

Scan with a Peake reader, reset EWS code if that's it... I've never had this happen, just a guesstimation.

[blackbimmer]

hmmm, how do u reset the EWS code? had a car alarm guy take a peak at it, he thinks it is mechanical. but has no clue. BMW dealership wont tell me anything unless i get it towed and have them look at it, $$$. well im stuck out of town so anyone else with ideas shoot.

[Rich]

Might be worth leaving the battery off for while 15~20 mins, if your car audio has any power caps or secondary battery's take them off too.

[Viper3812]

I had a problem with my ignition lock about 2 years ago, but my problem was that I could not turn the car off but at the same time the key comes out. I had to get a new ignition lock.

[blackbimmer]

yeah tried no power for 30 mins. tried not doing anything leaving it locked for 1 hour. gettin it towed to bmw specialists shop. i only got one key with it, and its kind of gettin old looking. tumbler might have busted? replacing ignition expensive?

[Viper3812]

Originally Posted by blackbimmer

replacing ignition expensive?

Mine sure as hell was. If I remember correctly my BMW $tealer charged me about $700. Sorry bro, hope yours is more lenient on pricing.

[BleMW]

mine spins backwards all the way out...

but if i spin it all the way in (from out) it's like 4 1/2 turns and then it clicks, then the key turns

i don't know if anyone else has this, but it's a great safety device.
not sure how i got it.. lady before me maybe

[roadrash]

Originally Posted by blackbimmer

i only got one key with it, and its kind of gettin old looking.

I like having a second key "just in case" so maybe this is a good time for you to invest in an extra key. The key will have to be ordered from the dealer and they'll require ID and proof that you own the car. Be forewarned that the key isn't cheap... mine was about $40.

I'm not convinced that your problem is a worn key because of the "beeper noise" you mentioned.

Be sure to post your current location in case someone knows of a good shop near you!

[blackbimmer]

Oh yeah Location im currently in Edmonton Alberta Canada, but i live in Calgary. It is in the shop now, waiting to hear back from my friendly overcharged bmw technician. thankyou for the advice !

[blackbimmer]

hey,

well finally got everything all straight, had to wait a week and a half for the ignition cylinder to come in from germany. then cuase of how the old one was broken, needed to take apart the steering column to get it out. end up costing 600 with my local bmw tech. =/ oh well, they think some one had try to steal it with previous owner and damaged ignition cylinder in attempt.

thanks for advice.
jw
calgary alberta