Struggling to get key into ignition

Ravinder · 11th December 2015, 20:28

Hi guys

Rover 75 mk1

For the last three weeks in struggling to get the key into the ignition. And it appears to be getting harder. Today it took me 10 min to eventually get the key in so I could go to work. Not sure what's causing this? It just doesn't seem to want to go in at all. Thanks. Ravinder

Simondi · 11th December 2015, 20:32

Just had a quick look, does thishelp?

Ravinder · 12th December 2015, 21:32

I'm not sure if that is the problem. My key does t get stuck, it just doesn't go into the barrel at all on occasions. I may buy some of that stuff anyway and give it a go but not sure if that's the issue.

klarzy · 12th December 2015, 21:33

get a pencil and rub it all over the key blade, then run that in and out of the barrel... the graphite from the pencil will lubricate the tumblers for you

breakfastinsmethwick · 13th December 2015, 21:11

I sprayed in to the ignition barrel with penetrant spray to get mine to work. It can leak out and leave a smell mind, but it's worked well for the last 30,000 miles or so!

klarzy · 13th December 2015, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by breakfastinsmethwick

I sprayed in to the ignition barrel with penetrant spray to get mine to work. It can leak out and leave a smell mind, but it's worked well for the last 30,000 miles or so!

Spray oils can have 2 effects long term
If they are heavy on oil then this sticks and can attract dirt and grit.
If it is light on oil and heavy on propellant then this can wash out any lube in the lock leaving it dryer.... Silicone or graphite are best...

Teflon · 14th December 2015, 08:17

Agree with Klarzy. Our front door lock (house) was suffering in a similar way. I used graphite from a pencil and it's been fine ever since.

Cliff

11th December 2015, 20:28	#1
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Struggling to get key into ignition Hi guys Rover 75 mk1 For the last three weeks in struggling to get the key into the ignition. And it appears to be getting harder. Today it took me 10 min to eventually get the key in so I could go to work. Not sure what's causing this? It just doesn't seem to want to go in at all. Thanks. Ravinder

11th December 2015, 20:32	#2
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12th December 2015, 21:33	#4
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	get a pencil and rub it all over the key blade, then run that in and out of the barrel... the graphite from the pencil will lubricate the tumblers for you __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

14th December 2015, 08:17	#7
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,203 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Agree with Klarzy. Our front door lock (house) was suffering in a similar way. I used graphite from a pencil and it's been fine ever since. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

12th December 2015, 21:32	#3
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	I'm not sure if that is the problem. My key does t get stuck, it just doesn't go into the barrel at all on occasions. I may buy some of that stuff anyway and give it a go but not sure if that's the issue.

13th December 2015, 21:11	#5
breakfastinsmethwick Gets stuck in Maintainer of sons ZT M47r Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Shropshire Posts: 624 Thanks: 609 Thanked 124 Times in 100 Posts	I sprayed in to the ignition barrel with penetrant spray to get mine to work. It can leak out and leave a smell mind, but it's worked well for the last 30,000 miles or so!