MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: aidman on July 24, 2010, 09:46:06 am

Title: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: aidman 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?
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: Andy on July 24, 2010, 09:57:38 am
That is a strange one are you in a break down service
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: aidman 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.
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: 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..
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: edd666999 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
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: monte on July 24, 2010, 10:36:02 am
Is the car DSG? If so is it in P?
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: vRStu on July 24, 2010, 11:06:05 am
DSG & P would be my first thought.
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: vRStu on July 24, 2010, 11:07:44 am
Just looked at your other posts and I see your car is DSG.
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN 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:
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: 182_blue 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 :-)
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: 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.

....We all have to start our GTI 'education' somewhere and this forum is simply the best there is regarding both the wealth of knowledge and the willingness to help. It always feels good when can you help someone.  :drinking:
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: Andy 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.

....We all have to start our GTI 'education' somewhere and this forum is simply the best there is regarding both the wealth of knowledge and the willingness to help. It always feels good when can you help someone.  :drinking:
Spot on r/r :notworthy:
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: edd666999 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!
Title: Re: Can't turn key in ignition
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN 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'.

Aidan.
Those Ford model T's were real poverty spec.  :signLOL: