Ignition switch problem - Land Rovers Only

ohiorover · 07-17-2006, 04:13 PM

key will go into the ignition but will not turn. Tried messing with the steering lock and nothing. Just when I was about to call a locksmith, I tried cycling the door lock and whala it turned. Was it just luck or are these somehow connected ?

RageRover · 07-17-2006, 05:34 PM

Mine does this once in a blue moon, the key I have I think is slightly bent and prevents the ignition cylinder to turn, and when I flip the key around and try it the other way, it may or may not work.

Also the tumblers in the ignition cylinder may be dirty and may cause some sticking issues when you go to turn the key, and sometimes when I move the wheel back and forth, it gets it to unlock.

BTW Where are you in Ohio? I am in Lima.

afirover · 07-17-2006, 07:49 PM

go keyless

ohiorover · 07-18-2006, 08:33 AM

Cincinnati and its hot !!!

blew compressed air into lock and all sorts of stuffs came out, including metal shavings. Whats the best way to replace the ign switch, guess it would have to come with a key. Chas.
How hard is it to install a keyless system ? Would be nice when its cold out.

Paul Grant · 07-18-2006, 09:37 AM

It's not that hard to remove the ignition switch but it is a little time consuming. The biggest pain is taking a Dremel and slicing into the shear bolts so that you can remove them. Again, not that hard, just a pain. I have the complete assembly out of a '92 along with the key if you're interested.

paulgrant@mac.com

RageRover · 07-18-2006, 06:20 PM

[quote=ohiorover]Cincinnati and its hot !!!

blew compressed air into lock and all sorts of stuffs came out, including metal shavings...QUOTE]

Yeah, you're tellin' me, my mom's in Cinci right now on business, I am supposed to drive down there from Lima, on the 4th of August and pick her up. I can feel the heat too, like today was pretty humid and sticky.

Glad to see you got some stuff cleared from that lock cylinder.

Bleed Green RRC · 07-19-2006, 09:32 AM

I hate that problem! My Old 81 RRC did the same thing. Then my 93 LWB had the same damn problem. It pissed me off it would always do it to me when I was in a hurry. I took the LWB to a Rover specialist here in SLC and he fixed the problem.

ohiorover · 09-11-2006, 11:36 AM

Paul, Thanks again for the ignition switch.
Just wanted the fellow members to know how helpful Paul was with my problem. For the modest price of 35 dollars he removed and shipped an ignition switch with key. After installing the thing I realized what a pain removing it must have been, postage and sweat alone were more than 35 dollars. I hope I can repay the favor if not to Paul them someone else and encourge others to do the same. Charles.

Paul Grant · 09-11-2006, 07:35 PM

Hi Charles,
I'm glad I could be of help. I've taken a number of these trucks apart and it gets easier with each one. But, that doesn't mean that I don't appreciate the appreciation!
Thanks,
Paul

07-17-2006, 04:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
ohiorover Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 46 Gallery: 0	Ignition switch problem key will go into the ignition but will not turn. Tried messing with the steering lock and nothing. Just when I was about to call a locksmith, I tried cycling the door lock and whala it turned. Was it just luck or are these somehow connected ?

07-17-2006, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Mine does this once in a blue moon, the key I have I think is slightly bent and prevents the ignition cylinder to turn, and when I flip the key around and try it the other way, it may or may not work. Also the tumblers in the ignition cylinder may be dirty and may cause some sticking issues when you go to turn the key, and sometimes when I move the wheel back and forth, it gets it to unlock. BTW Where are you in Ohio? I am in Lima. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

07-18-2006, 08:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
ohiorover Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 46 Gallery: 0	cleaned... Cincinnati and its hot !!! blew compressed air into lock and all sorts of stuffs came out, including metal shavings. Whats the best way to replace the ign switch, guess it would have to come with a key. Chas. How hard is it to install a keyless system ? Would be nice when its cold out.

07-18-2006, 06:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	[quote=ohiorover]Cincinnati and its hot !!! blew compressed air into lock and all sorts of stuffs came out, including metal shavings...QUOTE] Yeah, you're tellin' me, my mom's in Cinci right now on business, I am supposed to drive down there from Lima, on the 4th of August and pick her up. I can feel the heat too, like today was pretty humid and sticky. Glad to see you got some stuff cleared from that lock cylinder. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

07-19-2006, 09:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bleed Green RRC Believe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 461 Gallery: 3	I hate that problem! My Old 81 RRC did the same thing. Then my 93 LWB had the same damn problem. It pissed me off it would always do it to me when I was in a hurry. I took the LWB to a Rover specialist here in SLC and he fixed the problem. __________________

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07-17-2006, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
afirover AFIROVER Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: INDY IN Posts: 231 Gallery: 0	go keyless

07-18-2006, 09:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 915 Gallery: 0	It's not that hard to remove the ignition switch but it is a little time consuming. The biggest pain is taking a Dremel and slicing into the shear bolts so that you can remove them. Again, not that hard, just a pain. I have the complete assembly out of a '92 along with the key if you're interested. paulgrant@mac.com

09-11-2006, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
ohiorover Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 46 Gallery: 0	Thank you Paul Grant Paul, Thanks again for the ignition switch. Just wanted the fellow members to know how helpful Paul was with my problem. For the modest price of 35 dollars he removed and shipped an ignition switch with key. After installing the thing I realized what a pain removing it must have been, postage and sweat alone were more than 35 dollars. I hope I can repay the favor if not to Paul them someone else and encourge others to do the same. Charles.

09-11-2006, 07:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 915 Gallery: 0	Hi Charles, I'm glad I could be of help. I've taken a number of these trucks apart and it gets easier with each one. But, that doesn't mean that I don't appreciate the appreciation! Thanks, Paul

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