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Offline aidman

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Can't turn key in ignition
« on: July 24, 2010, 09:46:06 am »
Hello,

I picked up my mk5 just over a week ago, but today i have a strange problem... My keyfob opens the car, but it won't turn in the ignition, if I try to force it to turn the radio comes on briefly, however I am unable to keep it in that position. I do have a second key, but I'm about 75 miles from home  :scared:

Any ideas?
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2010, 09:57:38 am »
That is a strange one are you in a break down service
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2010, 10:02:15 am »
I am... I'm waiting for a vw tech to call me back before giving them a call - will be very angry if i have to call a recovery on a car i've only owned just over a week.
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2010, 10:20:02 am »
^^^^
A long shot, but is your steering wheel in the locked mode? - Insert key.. Turn wheel to unlock it..
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2010, 10:34:03 am »
Quote from: RedRobin on July 24, 2010, 10:20:02 am
^^^^
A long shot, but is your steering wheel in the locked mode? - Insert key.. Turn wheel to unlock it..

this is my bet
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2010, 10:36:02 am »
Is the car DSG? If so is it in P?
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2010, 11:06:05 am »
DSG & P would be my first thought.
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2010, 11:07:44 am »
Just looked at your other posts and I see your car is DSG.
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2010, 11:12:40 am »
Lol, When i got my DSG i couldn't remove the key from the ignition,
Took a minute to realise it has to be in Park mode, Doh.
I should have RTFM...Read the F**king manual.  :signLOL:
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2010, 11:28:23 am »
Ahh, feel like such a dimwit... putting the key in and wiggling the steering wheel did the trick... none of my previous cars have had this 'feature'.

Thanks all round :happy2:

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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2010, 11:31:35 am »
Lol, good you got sorted, guess the wheels was just sat wrong, although I'm sure all your cars had steering locks :-)
« Last Edit: July 24, 2010, 11:34:06 am by 182_blue »
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2010, 11:32:56 am »
Quote from: aidman on July 24, 2010, 11:28:23 am

Ahh, feel like such a dimwit... putting the key in and wiggling the steering wheel did the trick... none of my previous cars have had this 'feature'.

Thanks all round :happy2:

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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2010, 11:39:14 am »
Quote from: RedRobin on July 24, 2010, 11:32:56 am
Quote from: aidman on July 24, 2010, 11:28:23 am

Ahh, feel like such a dimwit... putting the key in and wiggling the steering wheel did the trick... none of my previous cars have had this 'feature'.

Thanks all round :happy2:

Aidan.

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Spot on r/r :notworthy:
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2010, 01:35:40 pm »
This is the 4th time someone has said they can't move their key to me, so your not alone!
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Re: Can't turn key in ignition
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2010, 02:41:42 pm »
Quote from: aidman on July 24, 2010, 11:28:23 am
none of my previous cars have had this 'feature'.

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