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On the drive and not going anywhere . . . . .
Hightower:
--- Quote from: "imspanners" ---Use a LITTLE bit of oil (eg 3in1 or ATF), don't fill the barrel. Dip the key in the oil as well, then, put the key in and out loads of times to get the oil around the barrel. Wiggle the key whilst turning it, should get it working. :wink:
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Yep. tried all that, and unfortunately with no joy :(
Have ordered a new barrel this morning which will take up to 14 days to arrive :shock:
Henry Webster:
Are you stuck without your car?
Your dealer should be able to get it quicker than that - they should be able to VOR (vehicle off road) order parts for the next day, but will be reluctant to as they will lose margin on it. Most will only VOR stuff for their own use.
If you do a lot of business with them or get your car regularly serviced with them then it might be worth a word. Or get them to do it and see whether they can do it faster.
H
Reaper:
I had to replace the whole lock assembly on my j reg disco last year, it cost £30 quid for a new unit with keys off e-bay, took about an hour and a half to change as I had to cut the old one off with a reciprocating saw. dunno how different the later ones are though.
Hightower:
--- Quote from: "Henry Webster" ---Your dealer should be able to get it quicker than that - they should be able to VOR (vehicle off road) order parts for the next day, but will be reluctant to as they will lose margin on it. Most will only VOR stuff for their own use.
If you do a lot of business with them or get your car regularly serviced with them then it might be worth a word. Or get them to do it and see whether they can do it faster.
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H, they can get it faster, but as I want a new barrel to match my existing key it's a special order. A VOR'd one would mean a new ignition key as well.
I get on very well with the stores manager at H@rtwell, and I know he will do all he can to get it sorted and will discount it as well :wink:
Thrasher:
Simon - call me ;)
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