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    Help - key won't go in ignition

    As title says, it's just locked up, key won't insert. Steering wheel is locked. Any ideas?
    1985 325e, 74k miles (S52 w/ OBD1, Bistein Sports, H&R Sports, IE sways, 3.23 LSD, TD 15x7/Star Specs, Euro bumper conversion)
    1998 M3 (4dr, 5sp, TCKline) (sold)
    2002 325i (sold)
    2009 X5 3.0si

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    And BTW this is on the e30 (obviously!).
    1985 325e, 74k miles (S52 w/ OBD1, Bistein Sports, H&R Sports, IE sways, 3.23 LSD, TD 15x7/Star Specs, Euro bumper conversion)
    1998 M3 (4dr, 5sp, TCKline) (sold)
    2002 325i (sold)
    2009 X5 3.0si

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      #3
      Either there is a broken off key in the tumbler or the tumbler pins are stuck/jammed. Spray a graphite bearing lock lube into the tumbler and try inserting the key. If that doesn't work, have a locksmith take a look at it.
      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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