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Ignition Lock - Binding, Difficult to Insert Key

87VW05

GROUP

28

NUMBER

87-03 July 15,1987

MODEL(S):

Jetta, all m.y.

Scirocco, all m.y..

Cabriolet, all m.y.

Quantum, all m.y.
SUBJECT:

Ignition lock binding - difficult to insert key


Burrs on ignition key and/or metal shavings in the ignition lock cylinder could make key insertion difficult.

^ If this condition occurs, it is necessary to deburr the keys. If key insertion and operation is still difficult, replace ignition lock cylinder and deburr new keys.