Steering lock gremlin.... - Land Rovers Only

Mistervan · 04-25-2006, 07:45 AM

Hi All:

The gremlins on my Disco II have now also attacked the steering lock - I am unable to disengage it to start the car... Any ideas?

regards

Mr. Van

Disco Mike · 04-25-2006, 08:11 AM

How many miles on the truck, just thinkng about wear.
Have you tried turning the steering wheel hard to the left while trying to turn the key?
How easy is it to put the key in and out of the ignition?
Mike

Mistervan · 04-25-2006, 11:13 AM

Hi:

The van has 139000 kilometres (about 86,000 miles) on it. I replaced the MAF sensor at the local Landrover dealer today - at least now I can breathe clean air in my garage.

The steering lock is really annoying and frustrating me. I took the covers off, but there are so many wires, I am concerned that I may set the airbag off...

Mr Van

Disco Mike · 04-25-2006, 11:48 AM

So back to my original question, have you tried turning the wheel while turning the key and do you have a problem puting in or taking out the key.
Do you have 2 kaeys, have you tried your other key, does your regular key show alot of tooth wear?
Mike

Mistervan · 04-26-2006, 01:23 AM

Hi Mike;

I have turned the steering wheel from side to side, very hard, very fast, as well as slowly and gently - all while turning the key similarly... No dice. The key, as well as the spare goes in smoothly - no problems.

It looks like I will have to get a locksmith out...

Mr Van

Disco Mike · 04-26-2006, 06:58 AM

Yes, I have to agree, tough luck.
Mike

Mistervan · 04-27-2006, 06:36 AM

So the lock smith came out yesterday, took the lock off, and went away. 4 hours later he was back, and now the lock is as good as new. Costs was the ZAR equivalent of USD122. Seemed quite pricey to me.

Mr Van

Disco Mike · 04-27-2006, 07:27 AM

In US $'s that is a pretty fair price. Do you have lots and lots of keys on your key ring? It is pretty common to wear out the tumbler assemby with too much weight dangeling from the ignition switch.
Glad you got it fixed.
Mike

04-25-2006, 07:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mistervan Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 16 Gallery: 0	Steering lock gremlin.... Hi All: The gremlins on my Disco II have now also attacked the steering lock - I am unable to disengage it to start the car... Any ideas? regards Mr. Van

04-25-2006, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mistervan Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 16 Gallery: 0	Steering lock gremlin Hi: The van has 139000 kilometres (about 86,000 miles) on it. I replaced the MAF sensor at the local Landrover dealer today - at least now I can breathe clean air in my garage. The steering lock is really annoying and frustrating me. I took the covers off, but there are so many wires, I am concerned that I may set the airbag off... Mr Van

04-26-2006, 01:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mistervan Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 16 Gallery: 0	Steering lock gremlin Hi Mike; I have turned the steering wheel from side to side, very hard, very fast, as well as slowly and gently - all while turning the key similarly... No dice. The key, as well as the spare goes in smoothly - no problems. It looks like I will have to get a locksmith out... Mr Van

04-27-2006, 06:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mistervan Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 16 Gallery: 0	Steering lock gremlin So the lock smith came out yesterday, took the lock off, and went away. 4 hours later he was back, and now the lock is as good as new. Costs was the ZAR equivalent of USD122. Seemed quite pricey to me. Mr Van

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04-25-2006, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,785 Gallery: 0	How many miles on the truck, just thinkng about wear. Have you tried turning the steering wheel hard to the left while trying to turn the key? How easy is it to put the key in and out of the ignition? Mike

04-25-2006, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,785 Gallery: 0	So back to my original question, have you tried turning the wheel while turning the key and do you have a problem puting in or taking out the key. Do you have 2 kaeys, have you tried your other key, does your regular key show alot of tooth wear? Mike

04-26-2006, 06:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,785 Gallery: 0	Yes, I have to agree, tough luck. Mike

04-27-2006, 07:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,785 Gallery: 0	In US $'s that is a pretty fair price. Do you have lots and lots of keys on your key ring? It is pretty common to wear out the tumbler assemby with too much weight dangeling from the ignition switch. Glad you got it fixed. Mike

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