basquen Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi, Since yesterday the ignition key no longer goes to position '0' so it can't be removed. Auto box in P, transfer engaged. I can hear the inhibitor click when pressing the brake pedal and I can run through the gears OK. Does anyone know what controls the barrel and prevents the key going no further back than position '1' ? This is on top of breaking down yesterday whilst on the road. Engine just died. All the symptoms of the fuel cut-off solenoid failing but pulled it out this morning and it is working fine (even tried without plunger). Fuel arriving OK at filter bleed screw using lift pump. Engine cranks fine but no hint of firing up. Could the two issues be related ? 1997 300Tdi EDC japanese import Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 The barrel should go back to position 1, probably a faulty barrel. Try squirting WD40 into and "working" it. There is nothing that "controls" the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basquen Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 I've now solved the key problem. There is a solenoid at the back of the barrel which moves a pin to enable the key to go from '1' back to '0'; With the cover off all it needs is a flick of a finger to release the mechanism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basquen Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'll start a new thread for the no start issue to avoid confusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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