Thread: Loose ignition key switch.

Originally Posted by drivesafe

The internals of my 2007 RR ignition switch are getting to the stage where it is hit and miss when I try to turn on my ignition.

When I turn the key in the switch, it either works first time or I have to rattle it till it does turn.

Any suggestions as to what is needed to be done to repair/replace the switch?

Mine on the County does too.
I believe its because we carry a bunch of junk on the same key ring. The weight joggling around buggers it inside.
I carry two rings ,one for the Ign /door. and another for the house ,shed ,front gate etc.
With the last two cars I built , I put in a pair of hidden toggle switches, one for ign and the other start. Side by side so I can hit them both at once
The keyhole on the dash is just for show now. Solves the problem.

Keith

Hi Keith and interesting suggestion.


As I plan to trade this in soon, I need to keep it spec.


Thanks anyway.

Good to here it's running again. Do you think it's hardware or an imobilisation issue?

Hi mate, I think it's a hardware problem.

I have looked up numerous threads all over the net and electronic/software problems usually means you can not turn the key.

With mine, sometimes it works perfectly, other times I have to riggle the key while turning it.

So far I have not come across the fix yet.

I had this problem about 1 year ago.

simply used an air gun to blow out the key hole. had to do it a few times that month but it came all good and havent had a problem since.

crap, i probably just jinxed myself!

anyway, try this before anything else.

GL

Hi GL and thanks.

I sprayed some Lenox into the key insert and I forgot all about it as it has been working ever since.