Got a 96 Terrano. Took it out today, came back home. Went to start it again ten mins later. Key would not turn in barrel. Truck in park on shifter. Steering wheel lock will not disengage.
Tried giggling, crc in barrel. Swearing doesn't seem to do much.
kamitchell,
Aug 12, 12:41pm
Is the hand brake on! some cars they are all interlocked.
nicstab,
Aug 12, 12:49pm
Sometimes putting your foot on the brake while you wiggle the key helps and turn steering wheel at the same time
glenn_michelle,
Aug 12, 12:57pm
don't use crc in the barrel,use graphite powder.
kazbanz,
Aug 12, 1:01pm
take the weight of the steering wheel off of the ingnition switch
squeakme,
Aug 12, 1:03pm
Tried graphite too. That was first.
squeakme,
Aug 12, 1:03pm
Tempted to get some guy from South Auckland to 'fix' it for me
brokebloke1,
Aug 12, 1:07pm
sure your using the correct key!
noppie456,
Aug 12, 2:06pm
take the barrel out.
motorboy2011,
Aug 12, 3:09pm
turn the wheel hard against the steering lock towards center and try again.
longwalker22,
Aug 17, 11:06am
I have an automatic navara 1996 model with the same problem. I have found that lifting the key at 1 o'clock /2 o'clock angle will let the key turn . I think it is just wear and tear in the ignition barrel . I've done 312km.What km has yours done!Do you do frequent stop starts!
longwalker22,
Aug 17, 11:09am
Forgot, foot on brake doesn't work. turning steering wheel to unload ignition lock doesn't work
barrie2,
Aug 18, 8:51am
Had this problem - took barrel to locksmith who found the first 2 wafers slightly bent. Straightened them - perfect now.
car27,
Aug 18, 9:58am
I think if you put John Key in a barrel and rolled it off a cliff he'd turn ok
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