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Keys won't turn in ignition, help please

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  • 09-03-2010 8:38pm
    #1
    cakesnjelly
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭


    Lost my only set of car keys so had to get a locksmith out to pick the lock and do me another key.
    There was no chip or immobiliser in the key
    I've been driving round in it the last 3 days, then this morning the key wouldn't turn in the ignition, tried WD40, turning steering wheel etc.
    I rang the locksmiths who said it was working ok when they cut the key but if i wanted i could collect another set from them, which i did and they won't turn either
    Any help much appreciated


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    Hal1
    Registered Users Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Just have to ask, if the steering wheel lock is on or wheels on full lock left or right. Have you moved the wheel from side to side whilst turning key in ignition? What car is it btw?


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    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Will they open the door locks for you?

    Sometimes you need to wiggle the key up and down as you try to turn it. If it hasn't been cut perfectly or the tumblers in the lock are slightly worn this can get you going.

    Make sure there is no pressure on the steering lock while you are doing this. This can be done by holding the steering wheel and twisting it slightly til you feel it move a little.


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    cakesnjelly
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭cakesnjelly


    The steering lock is on and the wheels are just slightly turned to the right.
    It's a Toyota Hilux 04
    Tried wiggling the key whilst holding the steering wheel and also turning it, the key will turn very slightly, maybe about 1 or 2 millimeters when i turn the wheel
    The door locks open smoothly
    Been at it for a few hours today and my finger and thumb are in bits


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    guil
    Registered Users Posts: 10,487 ✭✭✭✭guil


    is the key pushed in fully, try keepin a bit of pressure on it and try move it in or out a little bit


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    hi5
    Registered Users Posts: 3,105 ✭✭✭hi5


    There may be burrs on the key from the cutter,they have a wheel for removing the burrs.Bring it back and get him to give it another run on it to smooth it.


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    Masada
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭Masada


    Run over the key with a wire brush to clean off any rough edges, then stick it into the ignition, turn as far as it'll go and while trying to turn it, pull it out slightly. theres a nack to getting it to work but you should be able to do it.:)


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    cakesnjelly
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭cakesnjelly


    Thanks for all the tips, the locksmith came back out and after about 10-15 minutes he got it. He didn't know why it happened but cleaned out the barrell and the keys are working smoothly


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