S70: - Problem removing key from ignition

savanna · Jul 26th, 2012, 07:15

When I turn off the engine of my S-reg S70, the key sometimes gets stuck at the position just before the 0, so that removing the key is difficult. I then have to jiggle it a few times in either direction before I am able to remove it. This is starting to happen regularly, and causing me some panic and so I would like to get this problem resolves asap. Anyone know what could be causing this problem and how to rectify it without breaking the bank? Thank you.

RiPsTa33 · Jul 26th, 2012, 08:13

If its an auto then its probably the trigger on the gear selector getting stuck in which is to prevent the key being removed when the car is in gear, give it a squirt with some silicone spray or similar and work it till its free.

savanna · Jul 26th, 2012, 09:05

Yes, it's an auto. Sorry I don't understand what needs to be given a squirt - the gear selector? How do I get to it? I'm mechanically challenged. Please explain. Many thanks.

mikealder · Jul 26th, 2012, 09:09

There is a small trigger on the gear selector that you depress to move the lever, it is this that sticks in and prevents the ignition barrel from releasng the key - Mike

savanna · Jul 26th, 2012, 09:11

Thank you!

mikealder · Jul 26th, 2012, 09:16

To be honest it is quite easy to simply flick the trigger back out when you put the lever to Park, fine if only you drive the car, I used GT85 spray to lube the trigger and it's lasted about 6 months so far - Mike

savanna · Jul 26th, 2012, 17:35

Thank you, guys! It worked ok when I flicked the trigger back out. I will squirt it with some silicone spray or GT85.

Jul 26th, 2012, 07:15	#1
savanna Member Last Online: Feb 2nd, 2024 13:06 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire	Problem removing key from ignition When I turn off the engine of my S-reg S70, the key sometimes gets stuck at the position just before the 0, so that removing the key is difficult. I then have to jiggle it a few times in either direction before I am able to remove it. This is starting to happen regularly, and causing me some panic and so I would like to get this problem resolves asap. Anyone know what could be causing this problem and how to rectify it without breaking the bank? Thank you.

Jul 26th, 2012, 08:13	#2
RiPsTa33 Trader Last Online: Jul 7th, 2022 15:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shildon	If its an auto then its probably the trigger on the gear selector getting stuck in which is to prevent the key being removed when the car is in gear, give it a squirt with some silicone spray or similar and work it till its free.

Jul 26th, 2012, 09:05	#3
savanna Member Last Online: Feb 2nd, 2024 13:06 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire	Yes, it's an auto. Sorry I don't understand what needs to be given a squirt - the gear selector? How do I get to it? I'm mechanically challenged. Please explain. Many thanks.

Jul 26th, 2012, 09:09	#4
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	There is a small trigger on the gear selector that you depress to move the lever, it is this that sticks in and prevents the ignition barrel from releasng the key - Mike

Jul 26th, 2012, 09:11	#5
savanna Member Last Online: Feb 2nd, 2024 13:06 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire	Thank you!

Jul 26th, 2012, 09:16	#6
mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	To be honest it is quite easy to simply flick the trigger back out when you put the lever to Park, fine if only you drive the car, I used GT85 spray to lube the trigger and it's lasted about 6 months so far - Mike

Jul 26th, 2012, 17:35	#7
savanna Member Last Online: Feb 2nd, 2024 13:06 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire	Thank you, guys! It worked ok when I flicked the trigger back out. I will squirt it with some silicone spray or GT85.

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