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M42_Jester

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car won't start
« on: April 30, 2010, 10:03:53 PM »
Got a major problem. My car (1995 318iS) won't start. the key will not turn at all...but it is stuck in position 1, meaning all my lights are on...eventually this will kill my battery.

wat could the causes be? i need to know...
if anyone can help that would b great.

Cheers,
Jester
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flyinglizard

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« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2010, 12:29:18 PM »
Shoot some light oil down the key, wiggle the wheel gently to unload the lock, move the key in and out a little..
 HTH, MM
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« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2010, 09:01:11 PM »
thanks for the quick reply.

problem fixed. ignition cylinder needed to be reset...
everything is all good now.

cheers for the help

Jester
« Last Edit: May 02, 2010, 02:52:57 AM by M42_Jester »
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