After the most intense week in the last 12 years in my business including the weekend I had a few great microbrews then saw this thread, 2 minutes later I was back in the house popping another brew, really!
It worked like buttered magic
Thanks!
Rick
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Hi all! My lock was stuck in the "up" position and so my steering was stuck in a bad way. After dismantling the entire steering lock and ignition switch, I was able to remove the locking block. The problem was that the "elevator" had broken the tabs off the front and back and it was floating randomly in the slot. I removed it and voila! I put my Old Girl back together and all is well!
Last edited by e36fixer; 08-29-2011 at 09:25 AM.
Awesome just got wheel lock this A.M.!!!! , found this thread and drilled right in the middle and pulled out spring w/ needle nose pliers and NO more wheel lock!!!!! Thanks to all whose posted tips and pics
I'd like to do this, but does anyone have any idea if this could result in any floating parts (prev. loaded by the spring) that could move under track conditions and actually *cause* an unwanted locking?
Steering wheel started locking up today on our 95 325is. Could move the AT shifter back and forth and it would unlock till the next time you turn off the ignition.
I performed the drilling and spring pulling and its seems good to go. Wheel turns just fine. Inexpensive fix. Some advise though, use good sharp drill bits.
Thanks folks for the information
Just did this right now took like 3 minutes drilled where the red square was came right out thanks
it was posted again in #9...
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...66&postcount=9
[Ethan "if it weren't for that cone" Connor|323is #89DSP]
Posted a DIY on an easy way to disable the E46 steering lock:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1936568
Just removed the spring in my e36, dead center and I didn't even have to take the trim off! Thank you for posting this!
Last edited by KOTULCN; 02-12-2013 at 01:37 PM.
I drilled exactly where the photo's in post 9 & 52 showed and spring poped out , took about 5 min. Thanks for posting
by any chance do i have to unplug the negative terminal from the battery or can i just go in for the drill kill? haha
Did anyone remove or disable the steering wheel airbag before doing this mod?
I just did this, with the flu, in my slippers. Took 5 minutes just like everyone else. I didnt take anything off the car, no moludings or anything, just drilled right in the center. The spring was offset of the hole but I could see it, I used a cotter pin to move it over a bit, then some needle noses to pull it out.
Tip:
Pack the drill bit with some heavy grease. This will catch most of the shavings, and prevent them from getting all over your car.
The spring has been removed on my car, I can still push the flap up and down to engage the steering lock.
I hit a bump and my steering locked up and sent me into a bush earlier today
Hi there guys. New to this....
Recently lost the keys to my dads 1998 (s) 520i.... Stuck in a little hole, needed the car moved into the garage while I get the keys made.... Now I managed to sort the gearbox situation which was it was stuck in park, now the car can be pushed!!!
probelm is e car is at a slight angle and the steering is locked. I have read this forum and attempted the drilling but with no luck!!! Can I get some guidance on where exactly to drill!!
Will this work on this model of bmw??
Help would greatly be appreciated and thank you all in advance
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