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Ignition stuck
Jons1001:
Hi all,
As above having problems with the ignition being stuck, takes a lot of wiggling the key and wheel at the same time to be able to start the car. Will it be a new barrel I need or will there be something else potentially? Any way to know for sure without stripping it all?
Also do you think I can get away with aftermarket? Car is a 2008 mk5 gti.
Thanks
skkane:
Yup, it's know to happen on VW's, many broken keys and ppl getting stuck in some remote area. Just had mine changed a few days ago, aftermarket one, guy came home, 130 GBP and 40mins later fixed and smooth as butter (this is EEU prices so expect more in the UK I guess). You'll need a new barrel and keys recoded if you don't have Immo off I think.
Jons1001:
--- Quote from: skkane on November 27, 2025, 04:42:17 pm ---Yup, it's know to happen on VW's, many broken keys and ppl getting stuck in some remote area. Just had mine changed a few days ago, aftermarket one, guy came home, 130 GBP and 40mins later fixed and smooth as butter (this is EEU prices so expect more in the UK I guess). You'll need a new barrel and keys recoded if you don't have Immo off I think.
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Cheers, I rang a local auto locksmith and they were saying I need to have the door locks changed aswell, do you know if this is needed?
Kakashicoc2015:
--- Quote from: Jons1001 on November 29, 2025, 03:01:29 pm ---
--- Quote from: skkane on November 27, 2025, 04:42:17 pm ---Yup, it's know to happen on VW's, many broken keys and ppl getting stuck in some remote area. Just had mine changed a few days ago, aftermarket one, guy came home, 130 GBP and 40mins later fixed and smooth as butter (this is EEU prices so expect more in the UK I guess). You'll need a new barrel and keys recoded if you don't have Immo off I think.
--- End quote ---
Cheers, I rang a local auto locksmith and they were saying I need to have the door locks changed aswell, do you know if this is needed?
--- End quote ---
I had same issues. Had Ignition barrel replaced. Did not need new keys.
Lowest quote I found (London) was £250 with 6 months warranty. Used a new part.
If you are based in London, you can reach out to my locksmith Muhammad on 07752548020. Decent fella.
skkane:
--- Quote from: Jons1001 on November 29, 2025, 03:01:29 pm ---
--- Quote from: skkane on November 27, 2025, 04:42:17 pm ---Yup, it's know to happen on VW's, many broken keys and ppl getting stuck in some remote area. Just had mine changed a few days ago, aftermarket one, guy came home, 130 GBP and 40mins later fixed and smooth as butter (this is EEU prices so expect more in the UK I guess). You'll need a new barrel and keys recoded if you don't have Immo off I think.
--- End quote ---
Cheers, I rang a local auto locksmith and they were saying I need to have the door locks changed aswell, do you know if this is needed?
--- End quote ---
Not needed for mine. They're probably thinking you'll get new keys and they won't match the door locks or something of that nature. I just replaced the barrel and am using my existing keys.
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