Key not going in ignition

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2003 (03)
Engine Size: 1.4
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 152000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)

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I have an 03 C3 and in the past few days I haven't been able to get the key into the ignition. After a few wiggles it would go in but this morning it wouldn't at all. I tried a little bit WD40 on the key - maybe it's a coincidence as well but the engine management light came on a few days ago....anybody any clues? Thanks in advance
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MSL43 wrote:I have an 03 C3 and in the past few days I haven't been able to get the key into the ignition. After a few wiggles it would go in but this morning it wouldn't at all. I tried a little bit WD40 on the key - maybe it's a coincidence as well but the engine management light came on a few days ago....anybody any clues? Thanks in advance
Hi MSL43

The C3 was supplied with 2 keys, if you have access to another key you can try that to determine if its a key issue or a lock issue.

Some WD40 in the lock, rather than on the key may help and wiggling the steering wheel while putting the key in may also help.

But, your engine management light is not connected to the key problem and you have engine problems detected by the computer :(

Being a petrol car, use a cheap OBD scanner from ebay to get an idea of the engine problem, but it won't fix the igintion key problem :(
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