morpheus22
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Registered: 10th Oct 05
Location: sheffield
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i have just got into the car to go out and the ignition barrel wont turn not even the slightest bit. whats wrong?, will i have to go to the petrol station and buy a geri can of petrol and torch the useless fucking money pit that is my car
[Edited on 10-04-2009 by Ian]
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Ian
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Steering lock is on?
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morpheus22
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Location: sheffield
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i can move the steering wheel as in to turn the ignition but it will not turn the ignition barrel at all
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Jonny.N
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Registered: 10th Sep 08
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try pushing the barrel in with your finger it will be sticky
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morpheus22
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allso tried that matey its not so much that thats worrying me i put my head unit in not knowing about the barrel and now theres now ignition i crnt get it back off so more than likely i will have the car broken into aswell
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morpheus22
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anyone have any idea how much a new ignition barrel and fitting will cost?
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maxx16v
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Registered: 25th Dec 08
Location: Falkirk
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get a socket and extension bar and gentlly tap the ignition barrel with a hammer a couple of times and see if it will free off the ignition so that the key turns........
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john_c20xe
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Registered: 10th Feb 08
Location: Eastbourne, EastSussex
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take the face off the head unit?
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morpheus22
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the face woulnt come off, usually it does without the ignition on but with the key in the barrel but it wouldnt yesterday had to take the whole head unit out.
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morpheus22
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quote: Originally posted by maxx16v
get a socket and extension bar and gentlly tap the ignition barrel with a hammer a couple of times and see if it will free off the ignition so that the key turns........
that hasnt worked either matey
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Markus
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Registered: 19th Nov 07
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is it cold outside ?
warm water
worht a shot, worked for me once
[Edited on 11-04-2009 by Markus]
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john_c20xe
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sure one of ya mates hasnt been playing with super glue for a joke? thats a good thing for someone you hate lol
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14LS
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Any joy mate?
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jacko198
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Happened to me outside b&q once just had to force it really!
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