Chrome_GT Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Something is up with my ignition barrel in the Capri. The key won't turn to start or position III. Have tried both my worn out keys and a spare which has the original key profile nice and sharp. Has anyone else had this problem? Does lubricant help? Which one is used in ignition barrels, Dry graphite or oil? Has anyone had their barrels rebuilt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eke_zetec_RWD Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 key goes to on as normal? if so prob something in the back is wrong. pull apart and fix it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESKIN8R Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Have you tried wiggling the steering wheel back and forth and trying to turn key at same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 crc fixed mine. was gritty as and wouldnt go to start. mine only lets youo go to start once, then you have to turn back off to have another crack. easy to pull to bits though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome_GT Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Yeah goes to run or II as normal. Got some graphite powder today. Will try it out tomorrow. If i have no luck with that i'll give crc a go. Have heard bad things about crc and ignition barrels so will avoid if i can. If I'm still having issues guess i'll have to rip into it. Have read elsewhere that there are internal numbered bits which can be replaced once worn. However that may be fine in england but doubt ford NZ will be any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eke_zetec_RWD Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 dont use crc. barrels are easy if you take notice of where everything goes. id say it will be something in the back, not the barrel itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 crc electra clean (electrical stuff) would be fine, think thats the one that doesnt go on fire . forgot to mention crc makes more than one product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 this happened to me on a mk.1 crappi. i took the back off the ignition barrel, used the key to ensure the steering lock stayed off, and started it with a screwdriver in the slot in the back. messy but got me home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome_GT Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 I'm pretty sure my Capri doesn't have steering lock - well either that or it has just never worked. Despite this i did try wiggling the steering wheel with no improvement. I do have some CRC contact cleaner which i'll use to clean the bits if i dismantle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome_GT Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 I Have found the fault. It is the rear switching unit which is attached to the barrel by a couple of grubb screws. It didn't go to III. Have tried turning a spare with a screwdriver which works nicely. I'll take the switch from spare and solder the orginals loom to it. The loom on the spare is trash and firedamaged at the plug!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome_GT Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 key goes to on as normal?if so prob something in the back is wrong. pull apart and fix it lol. Haha, you must've known what i was in for. I pulled it apart and f#*k bits flew everywhere. Springs and small ball bearings. Oops. Turns out the torsion spring had broken inside the switching unit. FIXED NOW! replaced switching unit with a spare one, it now works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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