Disco 2 Ignition switch

I cannot remember that much Brian,

Only thing I remember about that is chasing the darn thing across the shed floor after dropping it amongst the other detritus on the floor. Sorry.

Cheers

brianconwy said:

Thanks for that. What does the ball-bearing do? I am sure it should be sprung but I can't find the spring.

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neilly said:

I cannot remember that much Brian,

Only thing I remember about that is chasing the darn thing across the shed floor after dropping it amongst the other detritus on the floor. Sorry.

Cheers

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If I'm not mistaken, the little ball bearing and its associated spring give that "click" feel or detent as you turn the key through each position in the lock barrel.

I have put it all back on the car (minus ball bearing and spring) and it is marginally better.
I am thinking of ordering one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVE...D5+4x4&hash=item2a6225bd9e:g:dMYAAOSwQYZWzsO-

It passed its MOT this week without having to spend on it so the pain won't be so great.

Hi folks, had barrel serviced by locksmith 2 years ago but sure enough started sticking / not turning. As M'lady drives it I ordered the 'economy' lock from 'island4x4' as previously suggested & pretty much followed 'disco moaners' clear instructions to the letter. OK we have 2 keys now but at least M'lady knows it's going to start. My reason for writing this is to encourage people to have a go, I am a technical numpty so if I can do it ......
Thanks to everyone for their posts.
Cheers jv

Thanks to all who have posted on this. Both my keys have needed jiggling for a while...then yesterday neither would turn. Eventually one did and I got home, resolving to sort things today. Undid the 2 little crosshead screws and took off the ignition switch so I could turn it with a screwdriver...but checked the barrel. It turned perfectly. Put it all back and it works fine.
Just wish I knew why

Any ideas? Apart from carry the tools in case it acts up again

tinminer said:

Thanks to all who have posted on this. Both my keys have needed jiggling for a while...then yesterday neither would turn. Eventually one did and I got home, resolving to sort things today. Undid the 2 little crosshead screws and took off the ignition switch so I could turn it with a screwdriver...but checked the barrel. It turned perfectly. Put it all back and it works fine.
Just wish I knew why

Any ideas? Apart from carry the tools in case it acts up again

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Possibly just some gunge in on of the sliders stopping it moving and stopping the whole thing turning ...

Use Lock Lube or crushed graphite pencil lead ...