Sticking Key / Ignition Barrel

[woodsypedia]

Hey Folks

I've got a 59 V12 Vantage that has been in winter storage since October. I went to start the car for the first time last week - and now the ECU (key) is sticking badly in the barrel. The key presses all of the way in but it's now almost refusing to pop back out again. This wasn't the case when the car went into storage and it hasn't moved since.

Anyone experienced anything similar? Struggling to understand why it would do this without the car being touched over winter.

Cheers

Chris.

[Damianos]

Hi Chris,

If you are using the crystal key, make sure that there aren't any cracks on it, especially at the rear. I had a small crack on mine, and was strongly advised by the dealer to change it, as the cracked part might move and not allow the key to be removed from the ignition. They told me that it is something they have seen happening quite a few times in the past.

Best,

Damien

[woodsypedia]

Thanks for the note. The key seems to be OK. I'm using the Valet key - but it doesn't seem to fit anymore.

Cheers

Chris.