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johnnyd



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Sticky Ignition unit
Hi All

I am having a bit of trouble with my ignition key and getting it to turn on first insertion, its happened twice now, and i have really struggled to start the truck, i 'wiggle' the steering lock and it doesn't make a great deal of difference, its both keys, so not a key issue i think. Is there anything i can do, i don't think its a lubrication issue either, i think its mechanical..

I dread to think how much a replacement firing of an ignition key setup is ?

Thanks

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
Post #344409 11th Jul 2014 6:26am
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landy andy



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Mine is similar. Some times key stuck in, can't get it out, can't turn it Big Cry Big Cry

Andy
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landy andy



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Is it linked to this?

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic29850.html
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johnnyd



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Hi Andy

No i don't think it is, it doesn't stick as such, it just won't turn to position 1, and when switching the engine off, it won't go to position 0/off very easily either, it 'feels' like the barrel and latches are not working correctly, or the steering lock is interfering with it.

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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Supacat



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I have had similar issues on mine and just put it down to poor tolerances in the sum of the parts. It happens less now but is a pain when it does happen as it can take a minute or more of wiggling to resolve.
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landy andy



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What you two are describing is like mine, but that thread got me worried about if it gets worse to a point when it sticks in the on position. Got a xeng barrel lock to fit but have been to worried for months.
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johnnyd



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Is it a big job to change the barrel ?

JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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blackwolf



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It's not easy to change the barrel since the lock assembly is secured to the column by shear-bolts. It is time-consuming.

New lock assemblies are not especially expensive however (though I am not sure about current main dealer prices).

I bought a set consisting of a new stearing column lock assembly (c/w 'ignition'/starter switch) and a driver's door lock assembly when I found that my driver's door lock had siezed, but in the end managed to un-sieze the lock. It was a genuine part from Ebay and was under £50. I bought the pair so that I still only needed one key.
Post #344452 11th Jul 2014 9:34am
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johnnyd



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I had a feeling it wouldn't be easy Wink

Big Cry 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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carrotbay



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I'm going to have to do mine. It's starting to worry me that it might just stop working altogether.

Someone said that it's a top part of the dash out job .. Is that right? 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X
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landy andy



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Might have to get mine into dealer. I hate the ideas of others fiddling.

Andy
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carrotbay



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Wish I hadn't said that .. It's stopped working altogether and somehow I have to get to work on Monday. Crying or Very sad 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X
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carrotbay



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel XS CSW Auto Santorini Black
I tried some WD40 and it made it even worse. I was all prepared to take it out and had the dash apart and then took the advice of mk1collector (thanks) and got some graphite powder .. It's usable again, Very Happy

Got the graphite lock lubricant from Maplin .. I would give it a go before going to the hassle of changing it. 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X
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johnnyd



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Hmmm i wonder if toolstation might sell it, is it a spray ?


JD 2008 TDCi 2.4 XS CSW
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carrotbay



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Yeah .. Tiny can .. http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/ambersil-graphite-lock-lubricant-n68jb 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X
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