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(Message started by: joanne on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 5:16pm)

Title: STEERING LOCK
Post by joanne on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 5:16pm

CAN ANYONE HELP?

CANNOT TURN IGNITION KEY AS STEERING LOCK IS STUCK AND WILL NOT BUDGE

HELP!!!!

Title: Re: STEERING LOCK
Post by Simmo on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 5:35pm

Firstly have you tried 'wriggling' the steering wheel whilst turning the key. Sometimes when parking on a 'lock' the steering wheel needs to be moved slightly to take the pressure off the key. Secondly have you tried another key as either the key or the lock could be worn. A drop of oil on the key may help but don't spray it into the lock.

Title: Re: STEERING LOCK
Post by joanne on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 7:27pm

thanx tried what you suggested still no joy did you mean try another key for the car as i only have 1 key?

Title: Re: STEERING LOCK
Post by Mummra on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 8:36pm

Sounds like the problem I had, which was due to the ignition lock being worn. I had 2 keys, only one of which would work, so I got a new key cut and that wouldn't work in the ignition. I then replaced the ignition lock and that cured the problem, now all three keys work every time. Try this page.

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/ignitionlock.htm

I would recomend getting a second key though, I have had an occasion where my scorpio has decided to lock itself, with the keys inside.

Title: Re: STEERING LOCK
Post by Snoopy on Mar 24^th, 2006, 7:59am

The new key does NOT have to a chipped key as long as the other key with the chip is close to it . Which makes it a cheaper option otherwise its a case of breaking the old lock , and fitting a new one.

Title: Re: STEERING LOCK
Post by joanne on Mar 24^th, 2006, 9:18am

are you saying i wont need to change the ignition lock,because to do this would i have to be able to turn the key to position 1 and it just will not budge it wont move at all

Title: Re: STEERING LOCK
Post by Snoopy on Mar 24^th, 2006, 9:40am

If a new key does not allow you turn the wheel into the " unlock" position then the only way open is to destroy, physically, the barrel and then fit a new one. The way car theives do it basically ... !

Title: Re: STEERING LOCK
Post by joanne on Mar 24^th, 2006, 10:35am

i will try a new key can i go any where and get a key cut ?

Title: Re: STEERING LOCK
Post by Snoopy on Mar 24^th, 2006, 11:36am

Most places can cut the keys otherwise its a FMD.

Title: Re: STEERING LOCK
Post by pagey on Mar 24^th, 2006, 6:48pm

Had a similar experience a few years ago with my Granada. Had to call the AA man. He dismantled the column shroud to get to the lock and probed it with his screwdriver. Something in the lock moved and it was then ok. Perhaps this could be the answer.