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Key won't turn in ignition

  • 02-08-2018 11:36AM
    #1
    torrevieja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks drives car today no problem went to turn key just now it turns a fraction but no further dash lights not coming on

    Would it be the barrel already 151 Avensis petrol


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  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    What he said ^^^
    Try moving the steering wheel from side to side while turning key.


  • #3
    torrevieja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    Did all that no steering lock off


  • #4
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Is this their car or yours? Have you tried a spare key? Perhaps keys have gotten mixed up if you have another Toyota around.


  • #5
    torrevieja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    No both same keys , seems to be a barrel issue


  • #6
    firstlight
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 336 ✭✭firstlight


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6HpjkVLI-Y

    Chance it,i dont know if it will help


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  • #7
    torrevieja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    Warranty was just out this shouldn't have gone so soon I told them that it could have been a serious issue if it had cut out

    Toyota looking into it now


  • #8
    toyotafan
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 137 ✭✭toyotafan


    I usually spray WD40 into my car's ignition key. I believe it would prevent the issue as OP.


  • #9
    torrevieja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    toyotafan wrote: »
    I usually spray WD40 into my car's ignition key. I believe it would prevent the issue as OP.

    The Second Mechanic did not recommend that at all


  • #10
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,679 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Is there a big bunch of keys on the keychain? I have seen some stupidly heavy bunches of keys cause a lot of damage to lock barrels due to the heavy pendulum effect.


  • #11
    torrevieja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Is there a big bunch of keys on the keychain? I have seen some stupidly heavy bunches of keys cause a lot of damage to lock barrels due to the heavy pendulum effect.
    no Just 2 House Keys


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  • #12
    ITgirl73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 230 ✭✭ITgirl73


    torrevieja wrote: »
    no Just 2 House Keys

    I have same issue Nissan Qashqai. Key worn & could not remove. Aa removed key. Using new spare key now but I need to use both hands to pull key out so my theory is that worn key or dust in barrels is to blame. My car dealer is “too busy” to look at car. What is the cheapest & best way to fix this as I am nervous now in case I get stranded somewhere. I assume as I same issue with new key I need to replace barrel


  • #13
    torrevieja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    well im having issues with main dealer to me this could have been a bad accident, now there looking for last few car services ,

    its the ignition not the brakes?


  • #14
    blackbox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,940 ✭✭✭blackbox


    In most cases, graphite powder is the recommended lubricant for locks.
    Being dry, it does not get dirt stuck in it the way oil would.


  • #15
    torrevieja
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    blackbox wrote: »
    In most cases, graphite powder is the recommended lubricant for locks.
    Being dry, it does not get dirt stuck in it the way oil would.

    So should the key ignition be lubricated regulary ?

    I do use silicone spray on windows to keep clear and save my window regulator


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