Vw Jetta Key Won T Turn

The 2012 volkswagen jetta has 6 problems reported for key will not turn car off.

Vw jetta key won t turn.

This article might help you complete a few self diagnosis checks you can complete to help your key. If key opens closes doors is there any problem with the key that c. Of the time it s. Ok so we had a 2005 jetta come in with issue some are having key goes in turns a small amount but won t turn to start position ect there is a set pin for the steering wheel lock that wears out your options are replacing lock cylinder or there is a small pressed on cap that has a spring that causes the lock mechanism for the column lock to.

2011 vw jetta car key comes in and out of ignition no problem. Tried to turn it on after 5 minutes the key turns only one position. I put my key in the ignition and it won t turn my car has 128000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission.

When i remove it it doesn t go back as far as it used to do to lock the steering wheel. Wheels are curbed steering wheel seems locked. While there are a variety of reasons your volkswagen jetta key won t turn the most common 3 are a binding steering column lock an ignition switch issue or a problem with the ignition key. If you ve got an electronic key you won t have this issue also if your car has a starter button but your steering wheel seems stuck you will need to go to the repair shop because it s most likely an electronic issue.

Average repair cost is 230 at 70 050 miles. I ve sprayed some wd 40 and was able to turn it all the way only once now it won t turn again. Again this solution only applies to vehicles with a traditional ignition key meaning a metal key that actually inserts into an ignition switch and turns to start the car.