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Thread: Ignition Key will not release on my 2005 645Ci

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    Ignition Key will not release on my 2005 645Ci

    I have a 2005 645Ci and the ignition key will not release.
    Car has about 105K miles on it.
    This just happened tonight.
    The key will not turn over and start with the car in Park
    The Park position will not light up near the shifter.
    I can start the car in Neutral and it appears to drive fine and can go in reverse.
    I would really like to be able to have the key out of the ignition and secure the car from the outside.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated....
    Thanks,
    Doug....

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    As you have noticed, the reason the key will not come out is because the gearbox will not select Park - the switch can be accessed as described in this routine:

    http://www.meeknet.co.uk/E64/BMW_E63...t_Problems.htm

    You can remove the mechanical part of the key from the key assembly and use that to lock the doors....
    Timm..2007 E64 650i Individual Sport..1999 E31 840ci Individual Sport..ex owner of 2000 E38 740..1999 E38 740i V8 M62..1998 E38 735i V8..1993 E32 730i V8..1988 E28 518i


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