Hi guys, hope you're all well
Jumped in my Omega and key didn't turn at all. The key turning has never been a problem before and it suddenly wouldn't turn.
Anyway after some gentle "fiddling" and a bit of oil on the key I got it to turn. I am now in a position where if I putt the key in, turn it slightly, pull it back and then turn it all the at it works. However I don't want to continue like this.
My ma has my spare key and is dropping it over in the morning so if that works nice and easy then I can reasonably assume it's the key; my usual key does look quite worn.
However if it's the barrel I'll replace it next week. Spoke to Vaux and as I have my Vauxhall pass card they can do me a barrel that will work with my key for £45 plus vat.
I've actually never replaced an ignition barrel so aside from the expense it'll be something new to do. My question though is this....
Haynes wants me to remove the steering wheel. This isn't a problem but our guide makes no mention of having to do that so do you need to do this or can I get just enough access by removing upper and lower plastic cowling?
Cheers.