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Muskie

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ignition problem
« on: 31 December 2007, 12:45:13 »
Hi All,
Just jumped in the car this morning and the car unlocks ok with the fob. Once inside i  put the key in the ignition and it just will not turn at all.
Any ideas before i do a basil fawlty on it.

Many thanks
Muskie
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Re: ignition problem
« Reply #1 on: 31 December 2007, 12:59:57 »
Is the steering wheel lock on ?


jiggle the wheel as you turn the key
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Re: ignition problem
« Reply #2 on: 31 December 2007, 13:04:22 »
The steering lock was not on .I have tried to turn whilst moving the wheel but the key will just not turn.
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Re: ignition problem
« Reply #3 on: 31 December 2007, 13:18:34 »
Update :- Brother in law came round and wiggled key and it freed itself. Panic over   :)
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Re: ignition problem
« Reply #4 on: 31 December 2007, 16:02:36 »
Get some lubricant spray in it.....and remember that WD40 is NOT a good lubricant!
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Re: ignition problem
« Reply #5 on: 31 December 2007, 18:14:34 »
Thanks  :)
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Re: ignition problem
« Reply #6 on: 31 December 2007, 18:15:55 »
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Get some lubricant spray in it.....and remember that WD40 is NOT a good lubricant!

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