New Hilux - Ignition stuck

[chestykoff]

Got a Hilux a couple of weeks ago. 1995 3.0TD manual in black, beautiful machine!

Finally have some time to put it back to its former glory for some summer adventures! I can really use some help on a few issues I have.

Basically when I put the key in the ignition, the ignition gets automatically on 'on' position and no matter where I turn it its stuck there for good. I was not very good to start with as I had to jiggle the ignition from day one but now its a stuck on...

Any ideas on what I can do?

[blackpoolsparks]

get a new barrel from a breakers


u dont mean its still running?

[chestykoff]

thanks mate. Will have a look, none on ebay unfortunately. Do you think there is any way I can 'fix' the existing one. I am supposed to move house next week er.... using the hilux lol!

Drove it to the house when I bought it and a few times after, but the starter needs work as well so at the moment its a non runner...

[charvell]

where in surrey are you mate

[BUSHWHACKER]

Give the gear lever a shove forwards as you try and remove the key.
The linkage can sometimes get sloppy and although the transmission is in 'P', the lever needs a nudge forward to release the ignition key.

[Albannach]

The linkage can sometimes get sloppy and although the transmission is in 'P', the lever needs a nudge forward to release the ignition key.

It's a manual.

[BUSHWHACKER]

He's fcuked then!

[charvell]

[chestykoff]

I am in Guildford mate,

lol not sure I am f$%^ed up yet, Will sort the starter and hopefully find inspiration to fix the ignition if I dont find a berrel in the in the next couple days

[Albannach]

I am in Guildford mate,

lol not sure I am f$%^ed up yet, Will sort the starter and hopefully find inspiration to fix the ignition if I dont find a berrel in the in the next couple days

What do you want a berrel for?

[yoshie]

What do you want a berrel for?

Behave you, the guy is on post 4. Pick on the older members

[chestykoff]

What do you want a berrel for?

err... to replace it. As soon as I put the key in ignition the starter attempts to start (without actually turning the key to start). Probably contacts but I am not sure as I have not come across this sort of problem myself. It makes sense it is the barrel or not?

[Albannach]

Behave you, the guy is on post 4. Pick on the older members

Hello fatty.

[yoshie]

Hello fatty.

That's better

[Albannach]

err... to replace it. As soon as I put the key in ignition the starter attempts to start (without actually turning the key to start). Probably contacts but I am not sure as I have not come across this sort of problem myself. It makes sense it is the barrel or not?

It may just be the switch rather than the barrel, but I doubt it. I could maybe get the ignition switch off my breaker if you want it.