Ignition Problems

[zookcubr Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close zookcubr]

Hi guys,

I manage to get the ignition key in ok, although will not turn to acc. or start. Ignition has been a little stiff lately and hard to get in. Has anybody else had simular problems and what was the outcome, you help is appreciated,

Zook.

P.S. looks like ill be riding my bike to work tommorrow.

[Ninpo04 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ninpo04]

I had the same problem but not with a prado. My ignition barrel had been snapped off and jammed. Wasn't too expensive to fix.

[zookcubr Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close zookcubr]

Yeh a pain, rang a mechanic mate and gave me a few $$ saving hints. Just removed the barrell and taking it to work to see if the locksmith will be able to sort it out. Being Friday hopefully ill get it sorted as its a long weekend in NT (Picnic Day Monday). Had some short trips planned this weekend. At least I have the Vitara to drive if the Prados not fixed. Cheers,

Zook.

[Chippy Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chippy]

I've come across a couple of these in previous cars .... two Commodores, a Pintarra and a Corolla :shock: ..... and they have all responded well to a liberal dose of WD40 straight into the key hole .... and then work the key in and out heaps of times to loosed up the tumblers.

Like anything else with moving parts they are prone to picking up odds and sods of gunk .... and eventually jamming up.

Good luck Zook.

Cheers
Chippy