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E36 Ignition Lock Cylinder, Steering-Lock Housing and Switch
1992-1999 E36 ignition/steering-lock system. Pre-EWS and EWS production, national version and the 06/1998 lock/housing split require VIN confirmation.
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WHERE TO BUY
Open an exact listing, then confirm fitment, stock, price, and shipping with the seller before ordering.
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View listing at Newparts; opens in a new tabWhat you need to know
Separate a spinning/jammed keyed cylinder, broken steering-lock housing drive and electrical switch fault. Confirm production date, EWS and VIN. A coded cylinder may require proof of ownership and authorized ordering. Airbag/steering-column work and a jammed steering lock can create safety risks.
OEM numbers
Checked late references: steering-lock housing 32321095825 after 06/1998coded lock cylinder 32321095822 after 06/1998electrical ignition switch 61328360922. Earlier cars use 32321093265/32321092780 or other VIN-specific numbers.Supersession
The checked catalog shows production alternatives rather than one universal chain. Some catalog/seller pages cross-reference coded lock revisions; authorization and VIN coding remain required.
Fitment
Separate a spinning/jammed keyed cylinder, broken steering-lock housing drive and electrical switch fault. Confirm production date, EWS and VIN. A coded cylinder may require proof of ownership and authorized ordering. Airbag/steering-column work and a jammed steering lock can create safety risks.
Aftermarket options
Genuine coded cylinders/housings and genuine/aftermarket electrical switches are separate paths. A generic key set can affect key matching, EWS and security and is not presented as a direct equivalent.
Before you buy
Diagnose cylinder, housing and electrical switch separately. Production date, EWS and VIN matter; coded parts may require proof of ownership. Do not defeat EWS or steering-lock security. Airbag/column work may require a qualified professional.
Research and fitment sources
Supersede reviewed 7 unique research sources for this guide. 4 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 3 additional citations follow.
Research last verified .