Key snapped in Ignition

[325is OST]

key.jpgHad my e30 transported to Arizona the truck driver snapped the key in the ignition can't get it out but I can start it with a flat head screwdriver probably have to replace the ignition?????

[325is OST]

[R Shaffner]

Can you see the end of the key in the lock? I've gotten broken keys out of some lock with a thin section of a scroll saw blade. Put it in beside the key with the teeth facing up, then pull key and saw blade out. (works on some locks)

[325is OST]

Will give it a shot but how easy is it to get the ignition out

thanks for replying

[R Shaffner]

The other thing to try is removing the lock and pounding it down on something with the key facing down. Sometimes inertia will bring it out part way, perhaps where needle nose pliers can get it. (I don't have experience with that lock.)

[325is OST]

How do you get the lock/ignition out?

[R Shaffner]

How do you get the lock/ignition out?

I bet you can find a video on it via Google.

[Mikealwa]

O-ring picks with the right shape might work. I had to do that when I broke my house key in the lock.

[sienayr]

maybe you can super glue something to the end of the key and pull it out.

[richardodn]

A locksmith should have a tool specifically for this task.
https://www.amazon.com/WedgeCo-Broke...dp/B097FB19M8/

[325is OST]

Thank you for the advice

[82eye]

as mentioned there's a set of different o-ring / dental picks that might help. i've also gotten them out with a set of plier type tweezers

[Mikealwa]

Did you get it lol? I had a silly thought wondering if a strong magnet from a science surplus store would work. That would be a cool solution.

[jamespaleo]

Find the truck driver and make him pay for it would be my solution.

[hakentt]

you can turn it, then you can remove the part then work it on the bench

https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/inde..._Ignition_Lock