Steering Lock Problems on Polo 6R

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kirpalz
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Steering Lock Problems on Polo 6R

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I am having a problem with my polo 6r steering lock , previously i could jump in swing the key and start. Now if i try to start the car the key doesnt turn all the way , i tried to wiggle the wheel around with no luck, If i pull the key out lock the steering put the key back in unlock it and then try to start it still doesnt work. after like 7 Minutes moving the wheel around and locking/unlocking it thereafter it will start. if i pull the key out i have to start the 7 minute procedure again.

i would like to know if my key is a problem , Steering or the barrel

Its very frustrating

any advise would be appreciated
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Sounds like the barrel.
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Re: Steering Lock Problems on Polo 6R

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Yep
It could be the key as well.

My father in Law has that same issue and we had to get a new made for it and it solved the issue.

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Re: Steering Lock Problems on Polo 6R

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Thanks for the responses gents i called VW at the spur of the moment and they wanted R5500 to fix it, i then asked what is the problem they say its the key barrel and housing. I then decided to purchase the housing and fit it at home to prevent me getting a new barrel and keys .

I Stripped the air bag and removed the wheel then cut off the shear bolts holding the housing.
Removed the ignition housing then swopped out the barrel to the new housing . had to try a few time with a pin to remove it
put back the ignition and secured with 2 new shear bolts, put back all other parts .

Car starts perfectly now.


Thanks Gents
Current - 1983 Golf GT Under Construction
Current - 1988 Caddy Stock
Current - 1988 Citi Golf Under Construction
2011 1.2 Bluemotion
Current - 2006 Polo 9n
Ex - 2007 Polo 1.4 9n - Stolen
Ex - 1989 Jetta 16v
Ex - 1995 CTi
Ex - 1978 2dr 1100 Squashed
Ex - 1978 2dr Rusted to the ground

'83 GT.....
'86 Caddy.....
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