Ignition barrell Problem

[TraidMarc]

Just went to pick up my car from the Audio place that installed my new system.
Put the key in the ignition and it wouldn't turn, I took a look and it looked out of alignment, they reckon they did nothing to the steering column, and I can't really see why they would have to, but not sure. Anyway got bthe car towed to Holden. I have heard that this some times happened on the VZ, but has anybody had it happen on the VE? The car has only done 602 KLM so it can't be wear & tear.
Any thoughts?
Really pissed off, I only get home 1 week in five and have no car!!! And what makes it worse is I just spent $4700 on the stereo install and cant listen to it!!!

 

[BigBoss]

Give the steering wheal a good rattle from side to side. This has happened to me from time to time and this fixed it.

 

[TraidMarc]

Give the steering wheal a good rattle from side to side. This has happened to me from time to time and this fixed it.

I wish I posted before it got towed to holden, because if that worked I would have been a happy man and sent you a case of beer!!!!!!

 

[BigBoss]

Then then I would have been a happy man

 

[vicarious]

the key wont turn if the steering wheel is in steering lock, you have to turn the wheel to the left then turn the key

 

[TraidMarc]

the key wont turn if the steering wheel is in steering lock, you have to turn the wheel to the left then turn the key

Thanks for that, didn't think of it, neither did Holden roadside assistance, It probably wasn't in Park either........

 

[RiCeY]

I have seen a few VE barrels fail so its not uncommon.

 

[huthy14]

How did u go with this

 

[TraidMarc]

How did u go with this

Holden replaced the ignition barrel and all door locks, new keys etc....obviously there was no quick fix for the barrell.