Thread: Puma Ignition key stuck

I'd reckon go see your local dealer while it is under warranty.

One possible answer lies here

Key won't turn past accessory

Before it siezed almost completely Derek was using graphite powder to help it turn.

Get to a dealer and get the lock barrels replaced. It is most likely on the way out. A little graphite powder will help prolong the time left but don't push your luck.

See the thread Stuuu put the link to.

When you get it out, check that the key isn't even the tiniest bit bent. One of ours had the smallest bend in it (from travelling in a suitcase) and even that got it totally stuck in the barrel. I managed to ease it out by profanity and holding my mouth just so.

I had exactly the same issue with my 2008 Puma. It is a warranty job and will take them all day as they need to remove the dash to get at the one way anti theft screws that hold the barrel. I tried graphite too and did very little, it will only get worse as it gets hot.

Originally Posted by brendanm

I had exactly the same issue with my 2008 Puma. It is a warranty job and will take them all day as they need to remove the dash to get at the one way anti theft screws that hold the barrel. I tried graphite too and did very little, it will only get worse as it gets hot.

Me too!

I know it is not exactly the same thing, but I have had success removing stuck keys from pad locks using WD40. Try to get it as far down the barrel as possible. I.e. fill it up with a few squirts and let it settle for about an hour and see how you go.

We had the same problem with an 08Puma and it is a failure in the waffers in the ignition barrel, its a warranty issue. We were told only use graphite as WD40 and alike actually makes the problem worse.