Help! My key won't turn all the way to start the car!

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G-unit83
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Help! My key won't turn all the way to start the car!

Post by G-unit83 »

So this never happened before.
I parked my MK6 GTI 2010, grabbed my food and headed back to my car. When i tried turning the car on, the key wouldn't go all the way. The steering wheel is NOT locked and it's not battery related (dashboard shows car with door open, i hear the "ding" from door open. also, key would go ALL THE WAY around if it was batery related).
i really think that it's something inside the ignition key switch. something blocking the key from rotating past where it's being blocked. the key does go all the way inside, btw. it just won't rotate past 1/3 of what it's supposed to.
any help will be greatly appreciated!
Baldwin02002
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Re: Help! My key won't turn all the way to start the car!

Post by Baldwin02002 »

Hi, If it is DSG there is a an electronic lock pin that prevent the key from being released when the car is not on park. That might be an issue. Thanks.
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S3 2003 BAM --> Stage 1 with full Exhaust
S4 2004 --> Stock
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