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[Closed] Skoda octavia key wont go in ignition quite urgent help advice required

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2007 octavia Estate, Central locking stopped working about 2 weeks ago, so have been opening with the key, sometimes the alarm goes off sometimes it doesn't. I came out of hospital today after an operation in Newcastle, wife and car at home in Cumbria but she can't get key in the ignition. I think it's to do with a lock or immobiliser on the ignition barrel. Anyone able to offer any help on a fix or override. I'm assuming I'll need a new key?


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 12:30 pm
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Could try jiggling the wheel a bit. Failing that a bit of wd40 in the lock cylinder?


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 12:37 pm
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Thanks, this has been tried by a neighbour it appears there is a little piece of metal in the ignition barrel stopping key from getting in. I thought it may be steering lock but doesn't seem to be.


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 12:44 pm
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There is a lot of info here on Briskoda. Good luck!
[url= https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/281352-ignition-barrel-wont-accept-key/ ]Stuck ignition[/url]


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 12:47 pm
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Got breakdown cover? Use it 🙂


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 1:34 pm
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I think it will be aa, out tomorrow when I'm home


 
Posted : 31/12/2017 2:26 pm

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