Key gets stuck
#1
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Key gets stuck
I don't know if anyone has had this - the key seems to becoming more and more sensitive to a 'knack' to engage and turn in the ignition barrel.
Have to stab it in and out a few times before it will align and then turn. Any thoughts?
It seems to be getting worse too. I was at a petrol station the other day and took about 5 minutes before the key found the sweet spot and was able to turn. All the other times it just goes in but isn't free to rotate..
Have to stab it in and out a few times before it will align and then turn. Any thoughts?
It seems to be getting worse too. I was at a petrol station the other day and took about 5 minutes before the key found the sweet spot and was able to turn. All the other times it just goes in but isn't free to rotate..
#2
I don't know if anyone has had this - the key seems to becoming more and more sensitive to a 'knack' to engage and turn in the ignition barrel.
Have to stab it in and out a few times before it will align and then turn. Any thoughts?
It seems to be getting worse too. I was at a petrol station the other day and took about 5 minutes before the key found the sweet spot and was able to turn. All the other times it just goes in but isn't free to rotate..
Have to stab it in and out a few times before it will align and then turn. Any thoughts?
It seems to be getting worse too. I was at a petrol station the other day and took about 5 minutes before the key found the sweet spot and was able to turn. All the other times it just goes in but isn't free to rotate..
#4
Check inside the barrel to see if the ball bearing has dropped, also coat the key in WD40 or a thin oil and push it in and out a few times, be gentle though and allow the lube to work in
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Originally Posted by richmc
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