Mk2 Punto key trouble.

[TAHodgson]

First of all, I only have one key, so no "Just try the spare"
In the Punto i've just acquired, the key will unlock and start the car, but sometimes it just refuses to turn and requires some faffing before it will turn in the lock or the ignition barrel. This is annoying. I'm guessing the key is just worn, as some of the 'shapes' on the key appear smoother than they should be. So my question is, If I got another key cut from this one, surely these rounded parts would be the same? So what can I do to make my key work better? Any ideas?

[zubairautomotive]

TAHodgson said:

First of all, I only have one key, so no "Just try the spare"
In the Punto i've just acquired, the key will unlock and start the car, but sometimes it just refuses to turn and requires some faffing before it will turn in the lock or the ignition barrel. This is annoying. I'm guessing the key is just worn, as some of the 'shapes' on the key appear smoother than they should be. So my question is, If I got another key cut from this one, surely these rounded parts would be the same? So what can I do to make my key work better? Any ideas?

HI YOU WILL PROBABLY NEED A NEW IGNITION BARREL.YOU CAN CHEAT THE IMMOBILISER BY FASTENING YOUR WORN KEY AND THE PLASTIC AERIAL THAT IS FITTED AROUND THE IGNITION BARREL UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND JUST OBTAINING A SECOND HAND KEY AND BARREL WITHOUT HAVING THEM CODED.CONTACT NUMBER IS 07807840027 IF YOU NEED ANY MORE INFO.I REPAIR,SELL AND BREAK MK2 PUNTOS.
THANKS

BRIAN