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ChrisCSL

Member Since: 10 Aug 2019
Location: Berks
Posts: 186

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Key won’t turn

I’ve got a problem where the key has not been turning all the way in the ignition barrel. It releases the steering lock, electrics come on (radio) but doesn’t turn the last bit to start the dash lights and fire up. Any ideas or just try changing the barrel?

Chris

23rd Oct 2023 11:06am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17448

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

If the key physically won't rotate the last click it suggests to me a mechanical problem and I would think it is more likely to be the lock barrel than the electrical switch on the end, but it is possible that the switch could have failed in a way which is causing an obstruction.

The switch can be removed from the barrel, and you could then try operating the switch with a screwdriver and/or the barrel with the key, and the fault should be easy to locate.

Removing the switch without first removing the barrel is possible but exceptionally awkward, so it may be easier to remove the assembly first (also awkward since it is designed to be difficult for villains to remove).

23rd Oct 2023 11:27am

piechipsandpeas

Member Since: 12 May 2021
Location: Albany, Western Australia
Posts: 215

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver

Hi Chris

I had a similar issue to yours. It turned out to be a roll pin had worked its way loose in the section between the key barrel and the ignition switch. When you have taken the part off the steering column you can carefully remove the cover as shown in the photo below (not mine) and check the mechanism inside.

Click image to enlarge

Andy

23rd Oct 2023 12:21pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17448

^ Useful knowledge, than you for posting.

23rd Oct 2023 1:35pm

ChrisCSL

Member Since: 10 Aug 2019
Location: Berks
Posts: 186

Thanks gents.
job for tomorrow

23rd Oct 2023 3:45pm

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