MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: juktan on June 12, 2025, 01:43:54 pm
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Hi, I recently left my VW GTi Mk5 undriven for about three weeks. When I got back, I noticed that the ignition key has been sticking and I can't start the car or even turn the key. I realise that when this occurs, the brakes are stuck solid, without any give that there usually is under normal operating conditions. I've resorted to jiggling the key and disengaging/engaging the handbrake, and stepping on the brakes a few times which seems to loosen the brakes and and I'm able to start the car again.
Anyone know what the problem is? I hate to be stuck somewhere other than my home and can't start the car. I fear that there will come a time soon that all my jiggling will be of no use and I'm left with a stuck ignition key and the need to have the car towed.
Please help.
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The brakes are sticking due to it not moved for 3 weeks and the key could be the barrel as common problem on the mk5