Key Won't Turn VYII

[rester]

Hi guys,

I got a problem with my car, they steering wheel is locked and key won't turn aswell. I can only turn the key by 1mm both way. I moved the car and jacked it up, still no luck.

Does that mean that barrel is stuffed up? or could it be the steering rack? I was told by the service guy that the steering rack needs attention a year ago.

If yes, is there any cheap way i can fix it.
I called a locksmith and he quoted $350 for the job, that is way too much for me.

Does anyone have any guide which shows how to change it with a new one?

Help would be appreciated..

[DevilDRake]

Steering racks are a common problem with the VY, had to get mine redone to sell my ute, no doubt this one too.


But i would say it's the barrel, and $350 could be the cheaper option.

[rester]

Thanks for the reply
I guess i will go with the cheaper option and replace the barrel.

[benno9911]

my key dosent turn sometimes but if i give the steering wheel a little wiggle while turning the key it turns something to do with the steering wheel lock i was told

[Calaber]

It will be the ignition lock barrel. They are made of a cheap alloy and are a common fault with Holdens. Your problem will have absolutely nothing to do with the condition of the steering rack.

[Reaper]

my key dosent turn sometimes but if i give the steering wheel a little wiggle while turning the key it turns something to do with the steering wheel lock i was told

What he says ^^^^^

Reaper

[TI0350]

definately sounds like the barrel same thing happened to my VY last year..

[TMM]

wiggle the steering wheel, and spray some dry lube on the key, if you don't have any rub a dark (2B/4B/6B) pencil on it. My barrel was getting jammed, but since i sprayed the key with dry lube and the dry lube has transferred to the barrel it works perfectly.

[vy_joshy]

Usually this means the barrel is on the way out.... Mine was difficult for months and then finally gave way... very annoying at around $170 - $200 to fix...