stylish_division 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) e36 318is has steering wheel permantly locked(car was purchased this way). Doesnt turn with car started. Anyone know what it could be? I was told its a common problem but couldnt find anything with search. Its worth mentioning that the key is incredibly hard to turn.. Ignition barrel fault rather than steering components? cheers! Its been a while since ive worked on bimmers Edited December 4, 2009 by gdm.yo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Do you mean that you can start the car and after starting the steering wheel wont turn with the motor running ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stylish_division 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Do you mean that you can start the car and after starting the steering wheel wont turn with the motor running ?? yeah! Also cant turn it with the car off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Give me a call Monday if you'd like me to have look... I suspect there is something broken in the column around the lock mechanism. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites