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85Drover

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Post Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 4:02 am 
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Anything similar happened to any other Vit owners? :( Sometimes when I goto put the key in the column and goto turn her over, te column locks up and takes a few good hits to get it to unlock? :S

What could it be?
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Post Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:15 am 
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Is your key worn????

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Post Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:15 pm 
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Little bit, nothing severe. I've checked the engine immobiliser switch in the dash and makes no difference? Is it possible just to buy a new column and key and install it?
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:05 am 
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can get a new barrel & key set..

Have you tried turning the steering wheel a bit when turning the key??

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Post Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:35 am 
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mine did that, crc wd40 or similar in key hole, all been ok since

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Post Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:10 am 
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Stekky - yeah mate tried it and failed. :( Going to try and pick one up off Mugwai. :) Otherwise there's one at a local wreckers for $88.

Christover - I put some Singer oil in it, hasn't made a diference. :/
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:30 am 
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Regarding lube sprays, a locksmith recommended Inox to me a while back, apparently doesn't grab the dust like some of the sprays...

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Post Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:35 am 
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Will find some and give it a shot mate, worth a go. :) Cheers.
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:47 am 
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No but mine turns a bit to far, and all accessories dont work till it is turn back 1/1000 mm ....... and handprake light comes on...

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Post Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:50 am 
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PM Sent

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Post Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:23 am 
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Just bought a steering column, barrel, key and 3 door handles of Mugwui. :) Hopefully that sorts it ! 8O
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:31 am 
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Thats good news,
now I can stop thinking how to wrap and post my spare one.
I get to keep it.
Mines from a later model Vit, with an adjustable column..
Probably go into mine one day.

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Post Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:38 am 
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Rats, didn't know you had a spare. haha

Wouldn't have minded the adjustable option.. Ah well. ;)

You wouldn't happen to have a complete replacement sleeve and bush kit for a 3" Cal lift kit laying around would you?... :L
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