sceneshifter 0 Posted November 1, 2010 Hello. I have a problem with the starting of my car it is to do with the keys and the ignition barrel. Some times when trying to start the car the key wont turn in the barrel and i have to take the key out a few times and try again till it will turn as normal. any ideas? thanks,Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted November 1, 2010 I would guess at the ignition switch fella im sure someone else will confirm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted November 1, 2010 Have to ask but you dont have the steering locked when this happens do you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted November 1, 2010 Id say its more the barrel then the ignition switch, assuming the steering lock isnt on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted November 1, 2010 ditto steering lock. give the wheel a wiggle :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm Warning 0 Posted November 1, 2010 Squirt a little WD40 in the lock and put the key in and out a few times, the levers (if they are called that) can sieze a bit and not always move the profile of the key so leave it locked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Album56 0 Posted November 2, 2010 Used to get this problem when I 1st got the G60, then I realised the steering lock was doing it & a wiggle of the wheel has done the trick for the last 18yrs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sceneshifter 0 Posted November 2, 2010 thanks for responses think wd 40 was the best...the steering lock is not the problem as when it first happened i wiggled it to put steering lock on!..having said that i am no mechanic so there was every chance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted November 2, 2010 I've had the barrel fail and have to change it. Couldn't move the steering wheel at all or turn the key when mine went. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm Warning 0 Posted November 4, 2010 Since it happened the first time with me I keep some wd40 in the boot just in case :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites