Cant get the Key in the ignition

VXJON · Post by **VXJON** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:41 pm

I switched the car off, removed the key then gave the wheel a little turn to engage the steering lock, but it didnt lock and now the key wont go back in.

Anyone any ideas?

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:48 pm

Keep wiggling? Erm, sounds a little terminal I'm afraid.

Do you have another key or will it not go in at all?

Is the steeringh locked now or not? If not it could be the lock that has failed, do not try and lock the steering as it is easier to change the barrel if it isn't locked IIRC.

Good luck!

Rich

VXJON · Post by **VXJON** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:50 pm

Both keys dont work and the steering wheel hasnt locked

Post by ed » Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:04 pm

I had a problem once that the key would go in but it wouldnt turn with no steering lock!

Might be an aa afair.....

Rag_It · Post by **Rag_It** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:41 pm

and I fixed it!!!

Literally it was like a funny thing happening in the barrell of the lock, enough wiggling of the steering wheel and turning of the key in the lock (gently without snapping key!) and it worked and i don't think Ed ever had a problem.

VXJON · Post by **VXJON** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 3:18 pm

Sorted

I used a small metal hook which let me ease the barrel out of the casing