MK1 Steering lock jammed on

[Mark One]

I've just had a call from a mate who is mega stressed out cos his Mk1 has jammed on the steering lock and he can't turn the key in the ignition.

I went through the obvious (turning the wheel while trying to turn the key) but he says that didnt work and the wheel is locked up quite tight.

Any suggestions guys?

 

[Mark One]

bit of a bump.

Would disconnecting and reconnecting the battery solve it. I have no idea about steering locks myself

 

[AmDaMan]

No it wouldn't.

Might sound daft but is he using the right key?

 

[Mark One]

yeah, I asked that too actually!
he sys he is.

 

[mattjk]

i had a similar problem with mine - i had to cut my key to get it to work eventually i will put a picture up and explain what i mean inabit i needa eat now

 

[MikeB]

sounds stupid....but kicking it sometimes does the trick

 

[mattjk]

When the key is inserted does it go fully in or about 80% and stop. If it doesnt go all the way im 95% sure how to solve it but you will lose your steering lock unless you get a new ignition barrel etc..

 

[Mark One]

nope, he says the key goes in all the way.

 

[Mark One]

he's fixed it now aparently.....well....i say fixed.
The boy got handy with a crow bar i think.
Although the key went all the way in the barrel was apparently ruined. So hes hot wired his own car and gone to get a new barrel.
lols

 

[mattjk]

cool well as long as its sorted lol

 

[Sami]

Pretty easy to change the barrel, spose it could jam on normally just takes some rough jerks of the wheel!