Why won't the key turn in the ignition?
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- Bongonaut
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Why won't the key turn in the ignition?
Tried both keys in the ignition today, and neither of them will turn before a few attempts. Any ideas folks? Thanks.
Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?
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.
Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?
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.
Sorry cant be of more help.
Are they new keys?, may need a light rub over with emery to take the edge of them.
Sorry cant be of more help.
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- Bongonaut
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Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?
Thanks, both keys are a few years old, and I can't even jiggle the steering wheel to take the steering lock off.
Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?
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
Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?
Try pushing the brake pedal, then press the big button on the gear selector and jiggle shifter gently back and forth.
Re: Why won't the key turn in the ignition?
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).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.
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