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[unlucky alf]

Tonight I just popped out to the shop & went to start the car to come home & the key wont turn no matter how much I try, This has gone suddenly as it's always been fine,I sprayed in some WD 40 but still no joy Obviously I cant get the tumbler out as I cant turn it to the 2nd position, So what is my options to getting this sorted as I cant leave the car where it is overnight,,,,,Cheers.

[05omegav6]

Try jiggling the wheel as you turn the key...

[unlucky alf]

I tried that & it just wont budge, It seems like the tumbler isn't dropping right down to turn, 

[zirk]

Does the barrel pop out a few mm when you remove the Key?

[Andy B]

You're just going to have to keep jiggling it with a lub of sorts squirted in there till it moves 

[unlucky alf]

Does the barrel pop out a few mm when you remove the Key?

It has popped out like normal & has put on the steering lock but when i put the key in the tumbler doesn't seem to push fully down to turn, I have just been up there with my spare key & still no joy.

[unlucky alf]

You're just going to have to keep jiggling it with a lub of sorts squirted in there till it moves 

I put in plenty of WD40 & was jiggling it for at least 15 mins, Been back there with my other key & had another go but with no joy.

[Entwood]

Try putting a tiny bit of "turn" pressure on as you insert the key .. sort of rubbing the key down the side of the tumblers .... I had to do that on the old 2.5 when the key got slightly damaged and I used emery to remove the damage (.... and too much of the key at a guess) ... new key sorted that one .....

[symes]

barrel not spung out--pull wheel hard to left and try key then?

[unlucky alf]

barrel not spung out--pull wheel hard to left and try key then?

Barrel is sprung out, & believe me I have pushed, Pulled, Jiggled, Wiggled & even used every swear word I could think of & even that didn't work. .Looks like I'll have to resort to the club hammer if nothing else works or does the alloy bit with the steering lock have sheer bolts I can take out?.

[unlucky alf]

Try putting a tiny bit of "turn" pressure on as you insert the key .. sort of rubbing the key down the side of the tumblers .... I had to do that on the old 2.5 when the key got slightly damaged and I used emery to remove the damage (.... and too much of the key at a guess) ... new key sorted that one .....

Yes I know what you mean but I have been back with my spare key & it's just the same, The thing that gets me is that I didn't get the normal warning of it getting fiddly first.

[Nick W]

I've had more luck with a solvent cleaner than WD40 or similar. Brake or carb cleaner if you already have them; electrical switch cleaner if you have to buy something. Try Maplins.

And keep jiggling/trying the lock, as it might free off. If it does, then whip the barrel out straight away!

[cd 2.2]

Seen as though I'm local ish to you ... do you want a tow home or any help with trying to get it freed off / fetching spare key to try (if you have one) ?

[unlucky alf]

Seen as though I'm local ish to you ... do you want a tow home or any help with trying to get it freed off / fetching spare key to try (if you have one) ?

Thanks for the offer, Luckily one of my neighbours mates has a recovery truck & is going to give me a hand in the morning, We were going to move it tonight but my car is now been boxed in by residents so cant push the damn thing out due to steering lock on!, The law of sod has found me tonight .

[cd 2.2]

Well it could be worse ... Think "fire"    At least it will be safe till morning