steering wheel lock

[Elchocador]

Originally Posted by CirrusSR22

Mine locked for good once and I just followed this procedure. It's common with racers apparently since some racing rules require a steering column that can't lock. It'll never lock on you again if you do this, so they say.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=284817

Here's was my reply and my pictures from my 318ti.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...6&postcount=67

I just had a problem with my ignition jamming and the steering wheel locking up even when the car was running(I was a little concerned about it locking up on the fly, if you know what I mean). Look at his pics on the other forum. I followed the pic and with the 11/32 drill bit first drill the spring fell onto the mat. Problem solved.

1000 thanks Cirrus SR22 for the post. Btw, thats a sick airplane too!

[vandergat]

I found the photo showing a close up of where the hole is to be drilled. but how do I locate the part? is it just below the steering wheel under that peice of plastic?

[CirrusSR22]

Yes, you just need to remove the plastic trim piece under the steering column.

[Lachlan]

I don't think if this happens to you guys or not, but when I have steering lock, I'm also unable to move my key in the ignition even whilst using a lot of force. I suppose it's a safety feature, so I won't mess with it.

I just lock, and unlock my car to 'unlock' my steering and ignition lock

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by Lachlan

I don't think if this happens to you guys or not, but when I have steering lock, I'm also unable to move my key in the ignition even whilst using a lot of force. I suppose it's a safety feature, so I won't mess with it.

I just lock, and unlock my car to 'unlock' my steering and ignition lock

it helps if you jiggle the wheel while you're trying to turn the key