P38A Steering not locking?

martynv8 · Nov 18, 2016

Ok, so had a search but can't find anything on this.
For the past few days my steering wheel has stopped locking when taking the keys out?
Found plenty of info on the steering not unlocking with the key & being unable to turn key in barrel to start but not vice versa?

Grrrrrr · Nov 18, 2016

Is the ignition barrel popping out with the key or does it stay stuck in? After removing the key, if you jab it with your finger a few times does it pop out further?

martynv8 · Nov 18, 2016

Ahh....will have a look........

martynv8 · Nov 18, 2016

Well feck me....it did pop back out when removing key but gave it a bit of a fiddle & it popped out a fraction further & steering now locking as it should....cheers Grrrrrr! Will give it a spray of graphite as it looks like it could be sticking a little.

wammers · Nov 18, 2016

martynv8 said:
Well feck me....it did pop back out when removing key but gave it a bit of a fiddle & it popped out a fraction further & steering now locking as it should....cheers Grrrrrr! Will give it a spray of graphite as it looks like it could be sticking a little.

The latch cover that the key pushes up when inserted also sticks and gives a key in ignition message. Spray some contact cleaner in and work the key in and out. Blow out with air and repeat several times to free it off then use graphite to lube it.

martynv8 · Nov 19, 2016

Cheers Wammers....will do!

P38A Steering not locking?

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Grrrrrr

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