Help with Error msg: Remote control is not in the ignition lock
09-26-2009, 10:05 AM
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I got an unusual error message today. The error message is a KEY with a dash through it and the iDrive screen message says: "The remote control is not in the ignition lock. Restarting the engine may not be possible".
Plus, I can't get the key in the ignition...I tried both keys. It will only go in partially...it won't seat. I have comfort access so I can start the car; however, when I turn the car off, I get the symbol for Key still in the ignition and the chimes. Outside the car, comfort access will not work. I have to use the fob buttons to unlock and lock the car doors. I think the car thinks the key is still in the ignition.
The error message appeared today after getting the safety inspection on my car. The technician pulled it up front, handed me the key, I got in to leave, and saw the message...got back out and asked the technician if he had done anything unusual to turn off the car. He said he used the stop/start button and removed the key. The only thing I can think of is that he didn't disengage the key properly but yanked it out instead of pushing it in and getting it to release normally.
I've done a few searches here but didn't get a similar message or issue. Found a match on Bimmerfest via Google, but no-one replied to that post with a solution.
This is the first issue I've had in the three years I've owned the car. Actually picked it up three years ago today!
Hoping the experts on this forum can help! Is there some trick I can use to get the ignition lock to release?
Plus, I can't get the key in the ignition...I tried both keys. It will only go in partially...it won't seat. I have comfort access so I can start the car; however, when I turn the car off, I get the symbol for Key still in the ignition and the chimes. Outside the car, comfort access will not work. I have to use the fob buttons to unlock and lock the car doors. I think the car thinks the key is still in the ignition.
The error message appeared today after getting the safety inspection on my car. The technician pulled it up front, handed me the key, I got in to leave, and saw the message...got back out and asked the technician if he had done anything unusual to turn off the car. He said he used the stop/start button and removed the key. The only thing I can think of is that he didn't disengage the key properly but yanked it out instead of pushing it in and getting it to release normally.
I've done a few searches here but didn't get a similar message or issue. Found a match on Bimmerfest via Google, but no-one replied to that post with a solution.
This is the first issue I've had in the three years I've owned the car. Actually picked it up three years ago today!
Hoping the experts on this forum can help! Is there some trick I can use to get the ignition lock to release?
09-26-2009, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dmahon' post='1017690' date='Sep 26 2009, 02:05 PM
I got an unusual error message today. The error message is a KEY with a dash through it and the iDrive screen message says: "The remote control is not in the ignition lock. Restarting the engine may not be possible".
Plus, I can't get the key in the ignition...I tried both keys. It will only go in partially...it won't seat. I have comfort access so I can start the car; however, when I turn the car off, I get the symbol for Key still in the ignition and the chimes. Outside the car, comfort access will not work. I have to use the fob buttons to unlock and lock the car doors. I think the car thinks the key is still in the ignition.
The error message appeared today after getting the safety inspection on my car. The technician pulled it up front, handed me the key, I got in to leave, and saw the message...got back out and asked the technician if he had done anything unusual to turn off the car. He said he used the stop/start button and removed the key. The only thing I can think of is that he didn't disengage the key properly but yanked it out instead of pushing it in and getting it to release normally.
I've done a few searches here but didn't get a similar message or issue. Found a match on Bimmerfest via Google, but no-one replied to that post with a solution.
This is the first issue I've had in the three years I've owned the car. Actually picked it up three years ago today!
Hoping the experts on this forum can help! Is there some trick I can use to get the ignition lock to release?
Plus, I can't get the key in the ignition...I tried both keys. It will only go in partially...it won't seat. I have comfort access so I can start the car; however, when I turn the car off, I get the symbol for Key still in the ignition and the chimes. Outside the car, comfort access will not work. I have to use the fob buttons to unlock and lock the car doors. I think the car thinks the key is still in the ignition.
The error message appeared today after getting the safety inspection on my car. The technician pulled it up front, handed me the key, I got in to leave, and saw the message...got back out and asked the technician if he had done anything unusual to turn off the car. He said he used the stop/start button and removed the key. The only thing I can think of is that he didn't disengage the key properly but yanked it out instead of pushing it in and getting it to release normally.
I've done a few searches here but didn't get a similar message or issue. Found a match on Bimmerfest via Google, but no-one replied to that post with a solution.
This is the first issue I've had in the three years I've owned the car. Actually picked it up three years ago today!
Hoping the experts on this forum can help! Is there some trick I can use to get the ignition lock to release?
09-27-2009, 07:34 AM
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Update: Took Ukamath's suggestion. Tried my pinky but couldn't get the leverage. Took the remote and pressed it in...had to put pressure on it that normally isn't required, but it worked. Thanks.
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hey so I've gotten this dash light warning with key crossed off that you spoke of . i parked the car and just like it said car does not want to do anything now not even lights on dash anymore i put new battery in car and key fob i have not registered battery yet waiting for scanner tool to come in mail . but only thing i get is the key left in ignition symbol only when door is open if i close door i get nothing at all on dash and still no start....
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06-29-2021, 01:54 AM
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Looks like you're going to have to reset the ELV counter if a module is not bad. Let's see what the code says if line 15 is hot.
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06-29-2021, 03:26 PM
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06-29-2021, 03:34 PM
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This is the other half of that msg
sorry for time difference it's only 7:30 pm here in Brooklyn NYC
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