Steering lock/Ignition switch

[Ianmc]

Car is currently OTR awaiting recovery as the key wont turn to release the steering lock or engage the ignition sequence. Guess it is likely to need a new switch but they are on back order from BMW with no forecast availability.
Car should be recovered later today to my trusted garage. Has anyone else had this issue (its a first for me in 30 years of Z3/E36 ownership). Wondering if the lock can be repaired, perhaps by a locksmith of some sort? Any experience would be welcome.
Cheers
Ian

 

[NZ00Z3]

Is the car and manual or auto transmission?

Manual car = steering lock only

Auto Car = Steering lock and transmission lock in Park. Wiggle the gear lever to make sure that it's in park correctly.

 

[Stevo7682]

Do you have a betterr condition key if so bit wd40 in lock
Insert jey jiggle key and wheel see if it will release.

Stephen