Key Stuck in the Igntion.

The ignition lock assemblies fail on the vehicles. It is neccessary to have it carefully dis assembled to limit the amount of new parts that are required to make the repair. There are three parts the ignition tumbler which the key is inserted into, the column lock assembly and the electrical ignition switch. Typically the tumbler or the ignition switch failed but agressive attempts to turn the key can ruin the lock assembly. There are numerous BMW repair facilities outside the dealer tat can make the repair. You must fix the column that is in your car. DO NOT attemt to purchase a used column and install it it will NOT WORK. There is a reciever in the column and a control module under the dash which are coded to the DME (engine control computer) that will not let another column start the car. If you are in the Cleveland area we can easily make the repair.

if the car is an automatic and is not sensing that it is in park it won't allow you to take the key out

Thank matteo I dint pay. That much attention but that could be the problem

If it's an automatic, remove the ashtray in front of the shifter and look inside. I'll bet that you will see a coin sitting there. Remove it with needle nose pliers and your shifter will work again and the key will be able to be removed. I just followed this exact procedure and it solved the issue.

@guruVBKSL You were so right !! Watched a quick youtube video on how to get into the underneath of the gear shifter and I found a 10p stuck in side blocking park, i got some tweezers like some adult game of operation and got that lil shit right out and problem fixed thanks alot for the advice this saved me taking it to the mechanic

Heck ya! Daughters car... found 1 ring worn once! 1 bracelet OMG. and about 90 cents in change. How it wasn't a problem until now IDK. I think she was happier about the ring than having her car fixed.

GuruVBKSL Thank you very much for great idea. You saved me from about $40-60. Last 2 days i was suffering with this issue, and after reading your advise this morning i removed all parts around gear for look inside, observed some cables around, and that was the reason. After tidy up, all sorted and the key was easily removed . Many thanks to all again __++))

I have a BMW 120i one serries when i take out the key it doe not turn off after turning on what could be the problem?

I have a BMW 325i my key is stuck in my ignition and I've tried everything there's nothing stuck in the shifter do nothing anywhere how do I get it out?????