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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 12:41 AM
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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..
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by S2Bray
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 you got a spare key you can try to rule out your main key being damaged?
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 12:52 AM
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I have, but haven't and will
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 01:31 AM
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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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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by johnckeen
be gentle though and allow the lube to work in
Oh dear Fat Bloke alert!
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Old Oct 19, 2016 | 12:01 AM
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Old Oct 19, 2016 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by richmc
Oh dear Fat Bloke alert! <img src=/argh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />' />
I'm not getting involved. I've messed my undercrackers just reading the thread so far.
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