Vw Jetta Key Won T Turn

While there are a variety of reasons your volkswagen jetta key won t turn the most common 3 are a binding steering column lock an ignition switch issue or a problem with the ignition key.

Vw jetta key won t turn. Is your key unable to turn in your mkv jetta ignition. I ve tried lubricating with graphite but some say there are problems with the lock cylinder failing. I put my key in the ignition and it won t turn my car has 128000 miles. You can do this yourself.

Of the time it s. This article might help you complete a few self diagnosis checks you can complete to help your key. My car has an automatic transmission. It will go all the way in but won t turn more than maybe 30 degrees.

Again this solution only applies to vehicles with a traditional ignition key meaning a metal key that actually inserts into an ignition switch and turns to start the car. Ok so we had a 2005 jetta come in with issue some are having key goes in turns a small amount but won t turn to start position ect there is a set pin for the steering wheel lock that wears out your options are replacing lock cylinder or there is a small pressed on cap that has a spring that causes the lock mechanism for the column lock to. If you ve got an electronic key you won t have this issue also if your car has a starter button but your steering wheel seems stuck you will need to go to the repair shop because it s most likely an electronic issue. For much less than the stealership will do.