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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Muskie on 31 December 2007, 12:45:13

Title: ignition problem
Post by: Muskie on 31 December 2007, 12:45:13

Hi All,
Just jumped in the car this morning and the car unlocks ok with the fob. Once inside i  put the key in the ignition and it just will not turn at all.
Any ideas before i do a basil fawlty on it.

Many thanks
Muskie

Title: Re: ignition problem
Post by: jules on 31 December 2007, 12:59:57

Is the steering wheel lock on ?


jiggle the wheel as you turn the key

Title: Re: ignition problem
Post by: Muskie on 31 December 2007, 13:04:22

The steering lock was not on .I have tried to turn whilst moving the wheel but the key will just not turn.

Title: Re: ignition problem
Post by: Muskie on 31 December 2007, 13:18:34

Update :- Brother in law came round and wiggled key and it freed itself. Panic over   :)

Title: Re: ignition problem
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 December 2007, 16:02:36

Get some lubricant spray in it.....and remember that WD40 is NOT a good lubricant!

Title: Re: ignition problem
Post by: Muskie on 31 December 2007, 18:14:34

Thanks  :)

Title: Re: ignition problem
Post by: alexandjen on 31 December 2007, 18:15:55

Quote

Get some lubricant spray in it.....and remember that WD40 is NOT a good lubricant!

 :o :-?