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Andy1969

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WJ ignition key wont turn
« 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
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Mike Pavelin

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Re: WJ ignition key wont turn
« Reply #1 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.
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Andy1969

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Re: WJ ignition key wont turn
« Reply #2 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
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Fizz

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Re: WJ ignition key wont turn
« Reply #3 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
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Re: WJ ignition key wont turn
« Reply #4 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.
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