Steering Column question

I have a 1992 318is BMW and my steering column is locked up, is this interchangeable steering column or do I have to find another car just like it and get it? (it is a stick shift) does it have to be a stick shift also?

My steering column did that too. I was able to start the car and shift gears, but couldn't steer. It ended up being the lock cylinder housing broke on the internally. (mine is an a/t though)

Welcome to the fest.

I couldn't turn the car off o.0 so I had to pull fuses to cut it off. I could put it in gear and all but couldn't cut the car off or turn.. I wanna see if I can use another 3series column before I buy one and if it has to be a standard car I get it from or it doesn't matter.

And thanks. I'll post pics later of the BMW

It's most likely ignition switch, just search the forum for ignition switch

Thanks I'll look into it!

Not the switch (it was still running, right? The switch works), and not the tumbler. Like spaz said, it's the lock cylinder housing. That is the part you need. Note that it may be a different part number than the one in the picture. Pelican's website has the DIY for replacing it. Not a simple job, but not the worst I've ever tackled by a long shot.

That don't sound fun :| I don't know much about working on any car my dad helps me most of the time, I can do the simple stuff though. Thanks for the info