Steering Lock Jammed, Will not go to position 1?

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stephenw
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Post Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:29 pm

Hi everyone,

My E30 touring Steering lock has jammed and will not go past position 1, I have tried using a different less used key & squirting WD40 in the lock & tried to wiggle the wheel while trying to turn the key...still no joy.
I have seen the photographic '5 steps to remove tumbler on E30zone' but you need to be able to put the lock in position 1 to remove tumbler with a small nail & steering wheel, as my lock is stuck & will not get to position 1 I am stuck...any, ideas please? & do I need a new tumbler or is this a steering lock related problem.
Thank you for any answers.