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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tianaroja on 18 November 2004, 14:16

Title: ignition lock problems
Post by: tianaroja on 18 November 2004, 14:16

My ignition is getting harder and harder the key just will not operate the lock it isnt a worn key as the spare is new and that is even worse!
i am tempted to just fill it with wd40 before anything else

has anyone had any problems before with a worn lock?

on the off chance does anyone no if it is the same as the lock in mk2 as i have one off my old 16v

Title: Re: ignition lock problems
Post by: mrwotto on 18 November 2004, 15:19

I would suggest getting a new ingition barrel mate, mine was playing up a few months back on it decided to turn the started on while i was driving on a motorway, got loudish exhaust so never heard it and it stripped the gear on the starter motor.

Mrwotto

Title: Re: ignition lock problems
Post by: tianaroja on 18 November 2004, 17:24

would that not be more the actual electric switch rather than the lock?
i have aleady replaced that

Title: Re: ignition lock problems
Post by: mrwotto on 19 November 2004, 11:01

Do you mean the steering lock?  Or the ignition switch??

Title: Re: ignition lock problems
Post by: tianaroja on 19 November 2004, 14:00

well when i put the key in it wont turn so it could be classed as steering lock , the only reason i put this in the forum is because a friend of mine said golfs suffer with crap ignition locks and i havent heard of any problems, iknow the ignition swithces are bad news as i have done two on my previous golf

Title: Re: ignition lock problems
Post by: tobz. on 19 November 2004, 15:13

I have the same problem on my j plate mk2 from time to time.
Sometimes the key simply wont turn the lock (regardless of whether the steering lock is on or not) one night it took about 5minutes of trying to switch it on which was a bit stressful.
It's been ok for a few weeks now but you never know when it will happen again.
One question I have is can you buy a new ignition barrel for your existing key or do you have to go for a new lock & key package.

Title: Re: ignition lock problems
Post by: tianaroja on 23 November 2004, 22:45

you can buy a new ignition lock barrel but i dont think they are easy to fit a scrappy might better and get the whole lot

however regarding mine i squirted about a quarter of a can of wd40 down the lockand kept working it in by turning the key and i think i have sorted it

my problem though was exactly the same as you described it just wouldnt turn and yes quite stressfull

Title: Re: ignition lock problems
Post by: mrwotto on 24 November 2004, 10:17

Hope the problems sorted !

Title: Re: ignition lock problems
Post by: tianaroja on 24 November 2004, 23:27

yes that one is sorted but my high tickover question i put in the garage section isnt getting much attention lambda sensor i think but not sure