[BioRunUp]

My Key fob is stuck in the ignition of my 2006 M5. I've tried everything, and it wont come out. To lock my car today at Starbucks I had to slide the valet key out and lock the doors, as anybody could start my car.

I've wiggled the steering wheel, driven it it reverse, drive, and home. Its still stuck. It doesnt even wiggle. Any help?

Thanks

Mark

 

[Dexter Morgan]

Try disconnecting the battery then reconnecting as sort of a 'hard' reset.

 

[Speedy_Rocks]

I'm sure you know this, but you have to push the fob in further to get it to release.

 

[rubber duckie]

drive it to dealer. im sure there is a quick fix

 

[BioRunUp]

OK, I fixed it...

I was able to pull the key out (pulling very hard). After quite a bit of fiddling I stuck my finger in the 'fob hole' and felt around. There are quite a few moving parts in there.

Seems that a sliding plastic piece got stuck forward, making the car think the key was always in. Why it locked in, I dont know. Once I curled my finger and slid this plastic piece back (towards the passenger seat) it click into place. After that I was able to operate the key normally.

I hope this helps some other owner some day searching the forums.

 

[LeeDan00]

hmm sounds crazy to have this happen. thanks for the info...

 

[FogPuppy]

I will warn you this happened to me twice. Once I was able to do what you did but the second time no amount of pulling would get the key out. I took it to the dealer and they could not get it out either. Had to get a loaner and leave it. They eventually had to replace the "key holder unit" (I'm not sure the real name but you get the idea). So fiar warning ... it may not be "fixed".

 

[ehaze]

why do you put the fob in the ignition?

 

[ZINC]

i have my key in my wallet..... never leaves....

 

[Dexter Morgan]

i have my key in my wallet..... never leaves....

To completely kill the ignition while using comfort access, do you hit the start/stop twice?

 

[ehaze]

To completely kill the ignition while using comfort access, do you hit the start/stop twice?

i just hold the SS button down for a second or two, done.

 

[ZINC]

yes.... hit it twice.

 

[nicko]

i just hold the SS button down for a second or two, done.

Just also recently happened to mine: press the SS (Start Stop) button for 3 seconds. It will reset the Time also