Why won't the key turn in the ignition?

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Why won't the key turn in the ignition?

Post by Bongoplotter » Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:59 pm

Tried both keys in the ignition today, and neither of them will turn before a few attempts. Any ideas folks? Thanks.
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Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?

Post by Mat & Kat » Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:13 pm

Only just got mine but the steering lock did seem to need quite some jiggling before it let me turn the key the other day.
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Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?

Post by Darkstar » Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:13 pm

steering lock ?, try turning your steering wheel both ways whilst gently trying to turn ignition switch, its quite stiff with engine off.

Are they new keys?, may need a light rub over with emery to take the edge of them.

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Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?

Post by Bongoplotter » Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:39 pm

Thanks, both keys are a few years old, and I can't even jiggle the steering wheel to take the steering lock off.
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Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?

Post by hijimhere » Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:25 pm

Try to leave the steering in the straight ahead position. Could be the barrel in the ignition lock may be wearing out?? If your keys have a number maybe ask Tom to cut you a new one - search lock barrels for the thread with info
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Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?

Post by Bob » Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:31 pm

Try pushing the brake pedal, then press the big button on the gear selector and jiggle shifter gently back and forth. [-o<
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Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?

Post by stuc » Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:54 am

Bongoplotter wrote:Thanks, both keys are a few years old, and I can't even jiggle the steering wheel to take the steering lock off.
If the steering wheel won't move definitely sounds like steering lock. Use a bit of strength to turn the wheel to release the pressure off the lock. Had this problem with loads of customers at Toyota(elderly mostly).
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