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2000 Rover 75 Car key not going in easiliy

Tiny
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2000 Rover 75 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

After not driving the car for 5 months, I found that the steering lock wasn’t on when I got in, and I could hardly get the key into ignition - but finally managed after some serious jiggling around. I am able to drive the car but I wonder if the steering lock somehow broke whilst parked up for 5 months, and if it’s related to the current ongoing problem pushing the key in.

Whilst I can live without the steering lock, having to wiggle and push the key every time I use the car is becoming a pain and I’m worried I may be doing more damage with all the wiggling.

Any help/thought? Can it be easiliy fixed?
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009 AT 8:39 AM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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The rover model's alway's had problems with the lock barrel. You are better off getting a new barrel fitted now before it collapses altogether and you cannot get the key to turn and have to drill the old lock out to replace !
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009 AT 5:47 PM
Tiny
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Hi Dave, thanks for the response. Is there any cheaper way of fixing this? I can see that the key doesn`t go in easily due to a small `spring loaded` metal part that hinders it`s entry, but can be pushed back by a screwdriver - or by jiggling the key around as I`m doing. I`m hoping not to spend too much as I want to sell the car in a couple of months.

Hoep you can help
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 8:30 AM
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The only way to repair this is to replace the barrel. You could try your local recycle/scrap yards for a barrel with a key. Bear in mind it will totally collapse at some stage and then it will need drilling out and replacing with a new/used one. Also bear in mind the new key will need programming the cars computer.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 9:07 AM

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