Recent content by ChrisV

Steering lock (jamming) fix OK, 2 weeks on and its been 100%. The fix I decribed above worked. The problem is simply the metal components in the lock binding, they need DRY lock lubricant (graphite powder). I can not stress enough how bad this was before, but the graphite has sorted it. I...

Are you sure you used graphite powder? As I said, you could simply not turn it sometimes, and it was ALWAYS taking significant effort and time to move it. Nissan said the only option was to replace the lock at circa £400, but told me to try a locksmith..... Locksmiths use graphite powder...

Superben Agree with you comments, I took the covers off too to see if I could get access, the only option is to drill out the sheer bolts (not a great idea). I suggest you do NOT use WD40.... it may make matters worse. See my other post, I think I've fixed my issue...

OK, I think I may have a solution..... From reading elsewhere, the problem seems to be that as the lock wears, it causes the internal comonents to stick/bind. The components inside are probably brass, and alloy and it is best not to lubricate these metals with a 'wet' lubricant. Lock...

Tazmaniac Did you ever resolve your ignition barel problem? I've got exactly what you've described... Sometimes I give up after 10-15 mins of trying.

I've just purchase a 03 Micra 1.2SE with keyless go. The ignition switch (steering lock) is hard to engage (release), but a good wiggle of the steering and knob at the same time normally sorts it. However, sometime (hot days perhaps!!!!) it is almost impossible to disengage the steering lock...