So today went to put the key in the ignition, turned it & the barrel was jammed, spent ages playing about, wd40, cleaned key, disconnected battery, re connected, hooked up to second car incase it was a low battery. In the end had to call out the AA.
They managed to get the key to turn using a lot more brute force than I dared but advised me not to turn the key back to 0 position incase it can't be turned again. I am now left with the car on the drive, key still turned to 1 and disconnected the batter so I can connect it back up and drive to work later.
What does the foundation of knowledge sugest? Could it be a case of removing & cleaning the barrel? Get a lock smith of some sort or worst case take it to dealer & pay out?
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks guys.
Tom
6th Dec 2015 6:56 pm
Robbie
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Not uncommon, but easy to fix.
The plastic shroud under the steering column is held on with a few torx screws and you may need to move the adjustment lever (if fitted).
Remove the light bezel and electrical connections, insert key, turn it one click and with a suitable 2 mm tool to depress the plunger from underneath to remove the barrel.
From there a combination of tapping and blowing the crud out is easy.
Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Thanks Robbie, that's realy put my mind at ease. Will have to leave it until next weekend now but will keep you guys updated on the job.
Thanks again
Tom
6th Dec 2015 7:45 pm
Robbie
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Setting minds at ease is a key part of this forum. It's also nice to keep the 1 or 2 hundred pounds that a dealer would charge safe in your bank account.
Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
All done, thanks for the help Robbie. Think I may have taken it a little to far when stripping it apart for cleaning, had a serious panic on when some of the little peg bitts fell on the floor. All back together & smother than ever.
13th Dec 2015 11:10 pm
PRUVOST
Member Since: 15 Jul 2012
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Problème de barillet de clé de contact
Bonjour,
Message à l'intention de ROBBIE.
Je suis français, apiculteur en sud ardèche. Mon Land Rover Discovery 3 est du 30/11/2005.
Pouvez vous m'informer sur l'opération "retirer le cadre de l'éclairage et les connexions electriques".
Pouvez vous m'indiquer comment ne pas faire tourner l'arbre hors de cette position "I".
Merci pour votre réponse.
J-P PRUVOST
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