hard to turn the key

[az_sv6]

cant see how the heat affects it. but its something i can live with it. ill just think of it as an immobiliser.

 

[somefool]

i rekon it could just be a faulty or worn or stupid sticky ignition barrel, mine does this quite often, all i do is pull out the key and reinsert and away we go. Only happens if i turn off the car and need to turn on again (such as at the petty station).

 

[Benboy]

cant see how the heat affects it. but its something i can live with it. ill just think of it as an immobiliser.

Heat affected ignition lock is a very common fault mostly in European built/designed vehicles. Lock manufacturers often use plastic components in the locks, the heat causes the plastic to soften and deform. Any half decent auto locksmith can rebuilt these locks using components that are not heat affected.

 

[jamese_boy345]

yeah mine did the exact same thing eairly last year. it ended up having the barrol replaced had to get RACQ out to get it goin they where goin a tow it but ended up geting it going befor the towie got there.

 

[baracuda]

not heat affecting the barrels this all the "bling" hanging of the end of the ignition key

 

[az_sv6]

not heat affecting the barrels this all the "bling" hanging of the end of the ignition key

iv already done that once before in my 1st car, i had a serious amount of "bling" on my other keys now iv only got 2 other keys on this ring.

 

[hingo1983]

I had this exact problem the other day during the heat. It was a prick. Bloody thing would not turn. I forced it so hard I thought I was going to break the key and it finally turned with a clunk. Took me a good 10 minutes of trying. It was like the steering lock wasn't fully releasing. It was a bit dodgy the next few times after that as well. Hasn't been bad the last few days.

 

[big dan]

we've had this problem before.my wife couldnt budge it.got towed to a friends workshop.he says wear and tear causes a ridge inside the barrel.after forcing it loose he cleaned it up with a die grinder and its been smooth as silk since.

 

[az_sv6]

just put it on the on going list of problems with commodores, or what i like to call it the never ending story XD

 

[4XRD-VZ Calais]

ohh the 'bloody key wont turn!' saga. I just had my car replaced with a aftermarket ignition barrel! it has been 3 weeks in waiting..!!