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Ollie_Crock



Member Since: 15 Nov 2020
Location: Slough
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Java Black
Can pull out key out of ignition with engine still running
Hi,

I am looking for help with a weird ignition problem, with the engine still running I can pull out the key out of final rotation. Does anyone know how to fix this strange minor problem please?
Post #867564 15th Nov 2020 6:09pm
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Hufflepuff



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Location: Hampshire
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
I presume this is on your 200Tdi?

If so you need to figure out if the fuel stop solenoid is at fault, or if its an electrical problem to the solenoid.

Is it possible to measure the voltage across the solenoid with the key in the on and off positions? This might give you a clue as to the fault. 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW
Post #867576 15th Nov 2020 6:58pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Do you mean that the engine keeps running after you turn the key to the off position and pull it out (if so, see post above), or do you means that the key can be pulled out from the barrel when it is in the engine running position?

If the latter, the lock barrel is excessively worn and needs replacing (and I believe that this is now an MOT failure fault, but may be wrong).
Post #867577 15th Nov 2020 7:09pm
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Hufflepuff



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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
Ah I misread Ollie's post. I think you are right blackwolf, the key is being removed from the barrel in the 'on' position. 2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW
Post #867589 15th Nov 2020 7:41pm
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mini Anaconda



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You need a new ignition barrel. Mine had this "design feature" when I bought it. BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
Post #867611 15th Nov 2020 9:42pm
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jst



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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
My 2011 vehicle had same issue, one lucas ignition barrel later and all resolved, about £70 Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #867623 15th Nov 2020 10:22pm
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Ollie_Crock



Member Since: 15 Nov 2020
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United Kingdom 1986 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Java Black
Its a new ignition barrel that I put in a 1986 90 so it might be a production error.
Post #868878 21st Nov 2020 9:39pm
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cee-b



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I know it doesn't help, but this was pretty much standard on many Brit cars in the 70s. Along with being able start a car with pretty much any key.

Really handy if you forgot your keys - just borrow someone else's and give them back once the engine is running Rolling Eyes Not great for security though.

As said above, it sounds like it needs a new barrel.
Post #869154 23rd Nov 2020 3:52pm
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roel



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Netherlands 2003 Defender 90 Td5 PU Caledonian Blue
Use an elastic band and ty that to the light switch. It still falls out but you know where it is. Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)
Post #869184 23rd Nov 2020 5:54pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
On one of my Series Ones the ignition key is so loose it tends to fall out on bumps, so I always clip it to a tether so I can find it if it does. On one occasion I managed without realising to start the vehicle and drive off using my garage door key, which is completely different in almost every respect except size.
Post #869198 23rd Nov 2020 6:41pm
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JoolsB



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Orkney Grey
Must be a design feature, get over eager on a left turn or incline and mine can drop out of it’s own accord.

I’ll get round to it.
Post #872258 10th Dec 2020 9:44am
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