RM European Auto Parts
Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: Steering wheel lock showing and not recognizing key

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2019
    Location
    Sedona AZ
    Posts
    1
    My Cars
    328xi

    Steering wheel lock showing and not recognizing key

    Hi this is my first post. So basically sooner jerk tried to steal my 328xi and took my key and all my fuses out I finally got my key back and I thought they might have screwed with it so I opened it and it looks like they didn't do anything to the key but then I replaced the battery with just a regular 3volt similar battery but not rechargeable. Could that be the problem. I think I got all the fuses back . So starting it is first then I'll get into the tranny shifting All crazy it doesn't slip it just will skip second and downshift hard. But once it's on the hiway its fine.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Arlington, VA
    Posts
    9,933
    My Cars
    2018 BMW M240i
    The battery in the key fob is for the remote lock/unlock feature.

    The first step in diagnosing a problem is to scan the car’s modules for codes. Find a reputable indie shop that specializes in bimmers at www.bimrs.org.

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 12-29-2014, 09:09 PM
  2. HELP! Cant disengage the steering wheel lock and turn the key fully for ignition!
    By natedilla in forum General BMW Mechanical Help sponsored by RM European Auto Parts
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 06-24-2009, 03:54 PM
  3. steering wheel locked, key won't turn.
    By bigfrank2oo4 in forum 1991 - 1999 (E36)
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-26-2007, 06:41 AM
  4. wtb:93 e36 ignition key lock steering wheel lock
    By shuiyuan in forum BMW Parts Wanted
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-31-2007, 12:28 PM
  5. Replies: 5
    Last Post: 11-25-2004, 02:52 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •