ignition key, again

[graham7773]

had a look thru posts and nothing. I had trouble starting my VT Acclaim auto. Turn key, nothing asked on here, no result. My son who worked at a dealer said turn the key so the buttons and dimple section is down when I put the key in. Did that, problem fixed. I thought the key was supposed to work either way. ???

[wrx884]

Depends if u have the series 1 key reader or series 2, the series 2 has the full metal contact ring where the series 1 only has the 2 metal tabs which become faulty easier, which could explain wat just happend.

[Super_Low 91]

so another words, one of the contacts on the ignition has a dodgy connection,, you can unclip it and check the wires,, by the sounds of it one of the wires has come loose hence the key only working one way

[graham7773]

thanks for that. will check further. will the series 2 barrel fit?

[Super_Low 91]

As far as i know yes it should fit, i cant see any reason why not,, they the same size it would just be the wires on the back but that's nothing to major to fix if it needs changing

[wrx884]

They either call it the key reader or the ignition ring but yep straight swap and slips over the ignition barrell, its all plug n play with 2 wires, a ground and the ignition globe.