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Ignition key won't turn. - 9/10/2006 4:58:42 PM

padriac

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I have a 68 beetle w/man trans. the sterring wheel is locked up and ignition key will not turn. what up with this??

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RE: Ignition key won't turn. - 9/10/2006 5:14:17 PM

finbar06

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turn steering wheel to relieve pressure on the key steering lock , at the same time jiggle and turn the key it might t ake some turn/wiggle/action when you get it free put some type of lube into the key slot a graphite spray with a stem on it works best
while you are at it do all the locks on the car. i am assuming everything was working fine before this and the key isnt worn down to a nub good luck

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RE: Ignition key won't turn. - 9/22/2006 11:31:49 AM

tazmania

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hi mate i had the same problem, but with a ford fiesta. i know its not the same car. the fault with my one was the key was worn out and the barrell was worn itself inside. i took it to my local lock smith and he charged me £20 to sort out.

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