Seven out of ten times after I turn the ignition switch to the intermediate position I am not able to turn to the engine start position. I always pause at the first position and pause until all the relevant warning lights have extinguished before starting the engine.
I now have to return the switch to off and then go straight to starting the engine.
I don't know if this will be a problem in the winter as I don't know on modern diesels if you need to wait until the glow plugs have warmed up or if starting is now on a par with petrol engines.
I hoped that it was just the newness of the key and switch causing the problem and that it would get easier with use but this hasn't improved with time. It is the same with both keys so I am thinking of it being a barrel problem.
I am pretty sure that you are not supposed to lubricate the mechanism but I would be grateful if someone could confirm this (Pip, where are you) before going to the dealers.
I now have to return the switch to off and then go straight to starting the engine.
I don't know if this will be a problem in the winter as I don't know on modern diesels if you need to wait until the glow plugs have warmed up or if starting is now on a par with petrol engines.
I hoped that it was just the newness of the key and switch causing the problem and that it would get easier with use but this hasn't improved with time. It is the same with both keys so I am thinking of it being a barrel problem.
I am pretty sure that you are not supposed to lubricate the mechanism but I would be grateful if someone could confirm this (Pip, where are you) before going to the dealers.