Disco ignition lock problem - Land Rovers Only

Big Kat · 05-05-2005, 04:22 PM

Periodically the key will not turn in the ignition on my 99 disco. Take it apart, unplug the wires (dealer says this keeps key from being removed while underway) and the key turns easily. Then it works fine for a month or a day. It does this with and without steering wheel turned until it's locked in place. Is there something with the steering wheel lock mechanism or key removal prevention electrics that can be freezing things up? Key is not worn. Replacement is expensive and I'll have door keys and ignition keys then. Any ex-car thieves out there who knows this lock stuff?

LRWheelman · 05-08-2005, 09:09 PM

I use graphite in mine, every now and then, when I notice it is becoming "difficult". It has cured mine for years now. Good Luck, LRW

LRR219 · 05-09-2005, 06:04 AM

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05-05-2005, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Big Kat Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 30 Gallery: 0	Disco ignition lock problem Periodically the key will not turn in the ignition on my 99 disco. Take it apart, unplug the wires (dealer says this keeps key from being removed while underway) and the key turns easily. Then it works fine for a month or a day. It does this with and without steering wheel turned until it's locked in place. Is there something with the steering wheel lock mechanism or key removal prevention electrics that can be freezing things up? Key is not worn. Replacement is expensive and I'll have door keys and ignition keys then. Any ex-car thieves out there who knows this lock stuff?

05-09-2005, 06:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
LRR219 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 294 Gallery: 0	Lil Graphite Works For Me As Well! Give It A Shot....... __________________ Don't follow us, you'll get stuck.

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05-08-2005, 09:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
LRWheelman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Stoutland, Missouri Posts: 138 Gallery: 0	I use graphite in mine, every now and then, when I notice it is becoming "difficult". It has cured mine for years now. Good Luck, LRW

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