key wont go into ignition

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brandnewday
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key wont go into ignition

Post by brandnewday »

I can't get my carkey to go into the ignition...(its not the key, I have two of them, and they work in the doorlocks)
I have to use a flashlight and a tiny screwdriver to push up two small metal-things inside the ignition, then it works...
but when I pull out the key and try to put it back in it will not go in...
any ideas?
citronut
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Post by citronut »

the tinny stainless steel blade's across the tumblers in the lock barrel have worn through,

the best fix is a new or good second hand ignition lock,

regards malcolm
curent ride
K reg BX 17TD TZD est
also own
K reg D special

no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
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