Yep, been there and paid the price.

My ignition showed the same symptoms......key not turning in the lock....turns out the ignition lock was fine, but the physical lock on the steering column was not acknowledging the key's insertion and thus stopping the key turning.

I tried the drilling a hole in the ECU on the column, but it didn't work. Removing fuse 18 or replacing with a temporary switch to simulate removing the fuse will work, but only for a short time.

I ended up having to replace the column with one from the US with a guarantee. I suspect the seller refurbishes failed columns since new replacements are getting harder to find, even from LR.

Mike

Also if you buy an used one (perhaps mechanic is refurbished), you have no guarentee of good function electronic ans Solenoid. You must before fitting an other column refurbish the electronic! Look in my Pictures in Gallery or album. Best rgs, Uli.


http://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/us..._002~3.JPG L405 SDV8 2017 + Lancia Flavia Coupe 1964 + RRS L494 3.0 SDV6 + C220CDI Convertible 2021

[quote="mpirie"]Yep, been there and paid the price.

My ignition showed the same symptoms......key not turning in the lock....turns out the ignition lock was fine, but the physical lock on the steering column was not acknowledging the key's insertion and thus stopping the key turning.


Ive had this problem too...a real pain in the b** :blub: