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pokerdemon

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Sticking ignition
« on: 14 June 2011, 21:08:09 »
Hi everyone I have a 2000 Facelift 2.0 GLS Saloon with a stiff ignition barrell. When I try to start the car the key won't turn unless I jigglle it a bit then it turns and starts... Can anyone help
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Re: Sticking ignition
« Reply #1 on: 14 June 2011, 22:49:45 »
There's a guide on how to deal with it.

Do yourself a massive favour and sort the problem BEFORE it jams up completely, something that makes both fixing it and moving the car (if necessary) very difficult.
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Re: Sticking ignition
« Reply #2 on: 15 June 2011, 00:26:49 »
Some years ago we had this problem and called out the AA, they put a mole grip on it and just forced it :-/ :-/ but it worked and for a couple of years swmbo carried a mole grip in the car..... :D :D :D
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Re: Sticking ignition
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