Key won't turn in ignition for a 2nd time - disconnect battery & it turns again??

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CapitalA

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• Feb 26, 2014

• #1

Hi, I'm new to Landyzone but would be grateful of your assistance...

I have a 52 plate (2003 model) Range Rover Vogue

The battery was flat so I've charged it and re-fitted it.

I can now start the car perfectly, then when I stop the engine and try to start it again, the key will not turn in the ignition barrel.

If I disconnect the battery, then re-connect the battery, I can turn the key and start the car - if I stop the engine and try to start it again, the key will not turn in the ignition barrel.... again?!?!?! :crazy:

Any ideas please?
Thanks, Alison

 

RR Qatar

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• Feb 26, 2014

• #2

Could still be low voltage from the battery, check it is park and cycle through PND and try wiggling steering wheel and also press the brake pedal, just a thought?

 

2.0_hippo

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• Feb 26, 2014

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Have you tried your spare key ??

 

Saint.V8

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• Feb 26, 2014

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Key can't be removed or turned with the Gear selector in anything other than P or N..

If the selection cable is loose and is not fully engaged in P or N...it won't release the key...

That being said, the act of removing the Battery will release the Solenoid that locks the key in place - so my thoughts would be taking the iggy barrel out and lubing the Solenoid and pin!

 

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CapitalA

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• Feb 26, 2014

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Thanks for you replies so far

Sadly, I don't have a spare key...

The battery is fully charged, because it starts the engine - I'll try running through the gears & brake pedal scenario...

 

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CapitalA

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• Feb 26, 2014

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Thanks Saint.V8 - I'll give that a go too

 

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CapitalA

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• Feb 26, 2014

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Okay everyone, you can 'stand down' - I've fixed it...... Well I haven't, but I went with my gut feeling (again) and asked my mechanic to check and re-set diagnostics and hey presto, it worked

I can now turn the key fully in the ignition, each and every time I try and it starts every time....

Thanks to all who responded to my plea....
Alison