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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Andy1969 on May 05, 2015, 10:53:46 PM

Title: WJ ignition key wont turn
Post by: Andy1969 on May 05, 2015, 10:53:46 PM

Hi guys

Put the key in the ignition of my WJ today and it wouldn't turn, it has happened a few times and I need to change the barrel I think, have any of you done this? Or had this problem
CheerS

Andy

Title: Re: WJ ignition key wont turn
Post by: Mike Pavelin on May 06, 2015, 07:29:44 AM

The barrel is easy to remove, but the key has to be in the run position first.

Spray some lubricant in the keyhole, put the key in and give it a few sharp taps on the end.

Title: Re: WJ ignition key wont turn
Post by: Andy1969 on May 06, 2015, 03:19:43 PM

Thanks for that, I have ordered a new barrel and will fit it as soon as it arrives 

Cheers 

Andy

Title: Re: WJ ignition key wont turn
Post by: Fizz on May 09, 2015, 07:08:17 PM

Hit it with a mallet. If you dont believe me do a search on google for wj ignition barrell stuck

Title: Re: WJ ignition key wont turn
Post by: Lornaben on May 11, 2015, 09:01:43 PM

Had the same on my old XJ, took it to a locksmith and he stripped the barrel, filed the burs off the brass tabs, lubed it and put it back together again.
Was only £15 and meant I kept the same key so no re-programming of the ECU/immobilizer gubbins was required.