Key ignition barrel problem - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

V_86 · 12-22-2014, 09:50 PM

So I've had my FR-S about two months. I've had it half a dozen times where I can't turn the key in the ignition barrel. Tonight was the worst, took a minute of trial and error for it to go, and I didn't want it to snap off in the barrel.

I already know to try pulling the steering wheel from side to side, but usually does nothing. For now I've put the other key I have on my keychain, thinking perhaps it's a bad key, but could there be another issues at play that others have had experience with?

humfrz · 12-23-2014, 01:47 AM

Not really, but I'd go with the bad cut key theory.

You might try a little WD-40 or silicone spray on the key and run it in and out a few times.

Back in the day, we used to squirt a little 3-n-1 oil in the cylinder, then heat up the key with a Zippo lighter and run it in and out a few times.

But today, it’s hard to find a Zippo lighter …..

humfrz

steve99 · 12-23-2014, 05:37 PM

+1 on above post.

also carefully check you key, if you have dropped keys especially if they are in a big bunch you can get small burrs or damage on key. you might need to carefully remove any burs on key with fine sandpaper.

Try your spare key and see if it has same problem.

V_86 · 12-25-2014, 10:23 PM

Thanks, so far after 3 days, no issues with using the spare key. I'm going to give it a week (it happened more than that) and see if I have conclusive evidence.

V_86 · 02-23-2015, 01:07 PM

So it seems this problem has returned with my other key. Not nearly as bad as before, and I seem to fix it for a week or so by spraying some WD-40 on my key and running it in a few times, as suggested. I'm looking for a more permanent solution? An OEM oil? Silicone spray?

billwot · 02-23-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by V_86

So it seems this problem has returned with my other key. Not nearly as bad as before, and I seem to fix it for a week or so by spraying some WD-40 on my key and running it in a few times, as suggested. I'm looking for a more permanent solution? An OEM oil? Silicone spray?

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V_86 · 02-25-2015, 12:48 PM

Uh just a tip, I read that WD-40 is actually bad for locks, can jam things up. I had actually used silicone spray a few days ago and works like a charm.

12-22-2014, 09:50 PM	#1
V_86 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2015 Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 304 Thanks: 71 Thanked 83 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Key ignition barrel problem So I've had my FR-S about two months. I've had it half a dozen times where I can't turn the key in the ignition barrel. Tonight was the worst, took a minute of trial and error for it to go, and I didn't want it to snap off in the barrel. I already know to try pulling the steering wheel from side to side, but usually does nothing. For now I've put the other key I have on my keychain, thinking perhaps it's a bad key, but could there be another issues at play that others have had experience with?

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12-23-2014, 01:47 AM	#2
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Not really, but I'd go with the bad cut key theory. You might try a little WD-40 or silicone spray on the key and run it in and out a few times. Back in the day, we used to squirt a little 3-n-1 oil in the cylinder, then heat up the key with a Zippo lighter and run it in and out a few times. But today, it’s hard to find a Zippo lighter ….. humfrz

12-23-2014, 05:37 PM	#3
steve99 Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: FT86 Location: Australia Posts: 7,996 Thanks: 1,035 Thanked 4,994 Times in 2,984 Posts Mentioned: 598 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	+1 on above post. also carefully check you key, if you have dropped keys especially if they are in a big bunch you can get small burrs or damage on key. you might need to carefully remove any burs on key with fine sandpaper. Try your spare key and see if it has same problem.

12-25-2014, 10:23 PM	#4
V_86 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2015 Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 304 Thanks: 71 Thanked 83 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks, so far after 3 days, no issues with using the spare key. I'm going to give it a week (it happened more than that) and see if I have conclusive evidence.

02-23-2015, 01:07 PM	#5
V_86 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2015 Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 304 Thanks: 71 Thanked 83 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So it seems this problem has returned with my other key. Not nearly as bad as before, and I seem to fix it for a week or so by spraying some WD-40 on my key and running it in a few times, as suggested. I'm looking for a more permanent solution? An OEM oil? Silicone spray?

02-25-2015, 12:48 PM	#7
V_86 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2015 Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 304 Thanks: 71 Thanked 83 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Uh just a tip, I read that WD-40 is actually bad for locks, can jam things up. I had actually used silicone spray a few days ago and works like a charm.

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