Ignition lock

Hi,
Has anyone the answer to my problem. I am having problems removing the key from the ignition on my 2001 Freelander TD4S. It can sometimes be a little awkward to get the key in the ignition, but when I stop the key just will not come out unless I jiggle it about for a minute or two.
I have tried both sets of keys and the same happens with both.
Will I need a new Ignition lock and if so are they relatively easy to fit for a ham fisted person, and how much are they to buy.
Any help appreciated
Dave

I'm thinking that you need to work on strengthening your grip on the key. After an intensive two week conditioning regimen, try to remove the key. Good luck!

Squirt some WD40 down it

use some graphite powder down the barrel. You can get it from ebay.

Thanks to the 2 helpful British replies.
West Slope Rover of the "Good ol US of A", go Rover someone else if you cant be helpful

mudinuri said:

Thanks to the 2 helpful British replies.
West Slope Rover of the "Good ol US of A", go Rover someone else if you cant be helpful

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Oh, you just had to bring up the U.S.A, didn't you? I was merely thinking that since you owned a Gaylander that you had weak wrists.

Just trying to help.

Here's some real advice. If it were me, I would use the grapite instead of WD-40 and I'd try not to be a humorless nob.

West Slope Rover said:

Oh, you just had to bring up the U.S.A, didn't you? I was merely thinking that since you owned a Gaylander that you had weak wrists.

Just trying to help.

Here's some real advice. If it were me, I would use the grapite instead of WD-40 and I'd try not to be a humorless nob.

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WD is a cure all

And i'll agree that tratterers will have highly developed right hands ( unless they're left handed )

Freelaner said:

WD is a cure all

And i'll agree that tratterers will have highly developed right hands ( unless they're left handed )

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Thanks for the lack of bigotry Freelaner! I'm left handed.

See, we can get along without aspersions towards ones dexterity or nationality.

West Slope Rover said:

Thanks for the lack of bigotry Freelaner! I'm left handed.

See, we can get along without aspersions towards ones dexterity or nationality.

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I appreciate your cander on this subject and you will note that never once did I remark on nationality.

Freelaner said:

I appreciate your cander on this subject and you will note that never once did I remark on nationality.

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No, but ...sniff....sniff..... the noob did. And it hurt, because normally Yanks are treated with such kindness here that it took me aback.

West Slope Rover said:

No, but ...sniff....sniff..... the noob did. And it hurt, because normally Yanks are treated with such kindness here that it took me aback.

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:hysterically_laughi There there Mr Merkin i'm sure he dint mean it

West Slope Rover said:

Here's some real advice. If it were me, I would use the grapite instead of WD-40 and I'd try not to be a humorless nob.

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:5biagree:

Failing that! Be a humourless knob and just superglue it

DO NOT PUT WD40 IN THE LOCK UNLESS IT'S IN AN EMERGENCY AND TO GET YOU OUT THE DEEP STUFF AND YOU INTEND TO BIN THE LOCK AFTER.

Graphite grease (powder) is what you want.

If that doesn't work then yes you will need a new ignition lock.

Most cars you can remove just the barrel part out of the holder but landrovers like to be awkward. You will need to change the whole lock unit AFAIK. They are designed not to be removed so you may which to use some electricly powered cutting equipment to remove the old assembly in order to fit the new one.

there are plenty of secondhand ignition locks/barrels on ebay for £25-£50.

If you want the key you already have to match the new lock then you'll have to go to landrover themselves and feel the throbbing sensation in your backside.

Finally.... You take the rough with the smooth on this forum. If you want the answer to your question you also have to take the abuse that accompanies it. It's the rules.

Now stop being a pussy.... walk outside... stick on your rhino skin coat to protect you from taking any **** taking to heart.... and when you've taken a deep breath and done yer psyching up exercises come back in and try again.

West Slope Rover said:

Here's some real advice. If it were me, I would use the grapite instead of WD-40 and I'd try not to be a humorless nob.

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Bromsgrove Defender said:

Failing that! Be a humourless knob and just superglue it

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Note the correct spelling of humoUr

The Mad Hat Man said:

Note the correct spelling of humoUr

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:scratching_chin:Merkins

We are divided by our common language.

West Slope Rover said:

We are divided by our common language.

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and rather a lot of water.

The Mad Hat Man said:

Note the correct spelling of humoUr

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You aint gonna be happy if yer humerus is busted are ya.

The Mad Hat Man said:

and rather a lot of water.

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good thing really. If the water wasn't there we'd all be deaded.

The Mad Hat Man said:

Note the correct spelling of humoUr

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I wasn't going to point it out, cos West Slope is in America where humor is the correct spelling .............................. allegedly :5breddevil: