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Ford Mondeo ignition problems.

chuckydog Posts: 6 Forumite

13 July 2011 at 12:48PM in Motoring

Hi, I have a 2001 model ford mondeo and for some reason the key is just refusing to turn, i had problems before with this but now the key is refusing to turn at all. When it does turn the car starts no problem whatsoever. The two keys both have trouble so i don't think it can be the key itself. Does anyone know what the problem is? It would be greatly appreciated.

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rodenal Posts: 831 Forumite

13 July 2011 at 1:06PM

Is the steering lock refusing to disengage?

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marlot Posts: 4,961 Forumite

13 July 2011 at 1:09PM

I'd suspect either the ignition barrel or the steering lock. Does it help if you rock the steering wheel gently whilst trying to turn the key?

You'll find lots of knowledgeable people here: http://www.fordmondeoownersclub.co.uk/phpBB3/

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s_b Posts: 4,464 Forumite

13 July 2011 at 1:11PM

key or barrel will be worn
its a ford
its the law this happens eventually

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chuckydog Posts: 6 Forumite

13 July 2011 at 1:38PM

I was actually rocking the steering wheel to try to get it to start and it was working on occasion but im getting nothing now. I suspect it will probably be the barrel. What would you recommend me doing? taking it to a garage or is it simple to change it myself?

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Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite

13 July 2011 at 2:35PM

These guys may be helpful....

http://www.talkford.com/index.php?app=forums

http://www.talkford.com/topic/154868-problem-with-worn-doorlock-and-ignition-lock/page__p__1437770__hl__key+not+turning__fromsearch__1#entry1437770

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s_b Posts: 4,464 Forumite

13 July 2011 at 2:59PM

chuckydog wrote: »

I was actually rocking the steering wheel to try to get it to start and it was working on occasion but im getting nothing now. I suspect it will probably be the barrel. What would you recommend me doing? taking it to a garage or is it simple to change it myself?

if you remove the cowling round the steering column you turn the key and push the button in to release the barrel from its housing (assuming it hasnt got an anti theft cover plate over it like some transits)
if you can do this and take it (the barrel) to a decent ford dealership they can rebuild you a new barrel to your key
or you could fit a good s/h barrel with key and have the chip swapped over from one spare key,this means one key for door one for ignition but be aware chips break easily if you do this yourself
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suggest ask dealer how much for new barrel build as first option,i would expect under $50 all in and you fit it

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chuckydog Posts: 6 Forumite

15 July 2011 at 1:15PM

Hi, I have been trying to get into the ignition lock but I am having trouble taking off the fingertip radio control. I am not sure how to take it off properly without damaging the thing, if anyone has any previous at doing this can you please let me know. thanks.

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scheming_gypsy Posts: 18,410 Forumite

15 July 2011 at 1:44PM

try giving the key a wiggle instead

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