Key won't turn in ignition

torrevieja · 02-08-2018 11:36am #1

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

biko · 02-08-2018 1:15pm

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

torrevieja · 02-08-2018 1:18pm

Did all that no steering lock off

Alanstrainor · 02-08-2018 1:20pm

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

torrevieja · 02-08-2018 2:16pm

No both same keys , seems to be a barrel issue

firstlight · 02-08-2018 2:20pm

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

Chance it,i dont know if it will help

torrevieja · 03-08-2018 12:31pm

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

toyotafan · 05-08-2018 7:50am

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

torrevieja · 05-08-2018 11:23pm

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

CJhaughey · 05-08-2018 11:26pm

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.

torrevieja · 05-08-2018 11:27pm

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

ITgirl73 · 05-08-2018 11:34pm

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

torrevieja · 07-08-2018 8:51pm

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?

blackbox · 12-08-2018 9:08pm

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.

torrevieja · 13-08-2018 10:03pm

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

Key won't turn in ignition

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