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    pittstownguinea Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 8, 2008, 06:31 AM
    Stuck key in ignition
    I have a 95 bmw 318 and for the last two days I've been unable to get the key out of the ignition. I just got the car from a friend and I'm hoping I'm missing something rather than taking it to the dealership.
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    Jul 8, 2008, 06:52 AM
    I will give this disclaimer first - I have never driven a BMW and don't know anything about them.

    I had a key get stuck in the ignition once and I had to turn the steering wheel a certain way until it was in a particular way - it clicked. Then I could get my key out.

    Also, are you certain the car is in park? If it isn't completely in park it might cause the key to stick.
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    Jul 8, 2008, 06:53 AM
    One more thing. Some cars have a button on the steering column you have to push to release the key.

    Have you ever been able to get it out or did it just start?
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    Jul 8, 2008, 06:53 AM
    Even though the link below is written for Hondas, it should provide some insight into your problem:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post258005
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