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Key Operating Mechanism Blocked Or Difficult To Operate

STEP OPERATION TO BE CARRIED OUT OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED) FAULT DETECTED OPERATION
1 SECOND IGNITION KEY OPERATION CHECK 
  • Check whether, with the second ignition key, the operating mechanism is still difficult to operate.
Go to step 2. Difficult movement. Go to Step 3.
2 IGNITION KEY CODING CHECK 
  • Check that coding of the ignition key is correct.
End of diagnosis. Incorrect coding of the ignition key. Replace the ignition key.
3 IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER CONDITION CHECK 
  • Check for the presence of signs of a break-in on the lock cylinder.
Go to Step 4. Presence of signs of a break-in on the ignition lock cylinder. Replace the ignition lock cylinder.
4 KEY HOUSING OPERATION CHECK 
  • Spray a modest quantity of lock cylinder lubricant through the key housing (in order not to foul the aesthetic parts).
  • Try again to insert the key.
End of diagnosis. Difficult movement. Replace the ignition lock cylinder.