Steering locked 2006 330i

Boomerluke · 03-13-2024, 07:57 PM

Help! Replaced battery two months ago. Forgot to register. Now key fob won’t go in, it spits it out, but was able to drive car with key in my pocket. Yellow key on dashboard. Today the steering is locked, before it would unlock no prob with foot on brake. It doesn’t help with key not being able to stay in ignition. What can I do? Funds are low, but I love this car. Any ideas without tow truck to BMW?

lordnikon · 03-13-2024, 08:11 PM

If you have ISTA / ToolSet32, try resetting the steering lock counter, it might work. If not, your steering column is faulty and may need replacing.

Boomerluke · 03-13-2024, 11:49 PM

Thank you! I am not a mechanic but I will share this with my brother. Appreciate your advice.

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Boomerluke Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: salem iTrader: (0)	Steering locked 2006 330i Help! Replaced battery two months ago. Forgot to register. Now key fob won’t go in, it spits it out, but was able to drive car with key in my pocket. Yellow key on dashboard. Today the steering is locked, before it would unlock no prob with foot on brake. It doesn’t help with key not being able to stay in ignition. What can I do? Funds are low, but I love this car. Any ideas without tow truck to BMW?
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lordnikon Captain 524 Rep 620 Posts Drives: Break My Wallet Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i xDrive [0.00]	If you have ISTA / ToolSet32, try resetting the steering lock counter, it might work. If not, your steering column is faulty and may need replacing.
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Boomerluke Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: salem iTrader: (0)	Thank you! I am not a mechanic but I will share this with my brother. Appreciate your advice.
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