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BMW E32 1988 ignition switch REMOVE AND REPAIR Can turn enough to release steering lock BUT not as far as accessory position?
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The ignition switch turns just enough to release the steering lock, but not as far as the Accessory position. The following link illustrates the problem.
http://evansweb.info/articles/2003/01/19/removing-the-ignition-lock-barrel The cylinder does not turn far enough to use this removal method. Drill a small hole at 3 o'clock on the tumbler and drive a small finishing nail in to release the tumbler.
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