Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

Lubrication of the Ignition Key Barrel

Model: Vauxhall Corsa Corsa C - Years 2000-2006
Part: Key

If the ignition key rotates with difficulty, a first solution is to lubricate the lock and the mechanism of the steering lock barrel. To perform this lubrication optimally, it is advisable to remove the upper shell covering the controls of the indicator stalk: unscrew the fixing screws of the two shells (two are located at the front behind the steering wheel which must be turned 90 degrees after removing the protective caps); once the screws are removed, detach the upper shell and spray lubricant (WD40 is perfect) both inside the lock and in the small hole above the steering lock support. If the problem persists after lubrication, it may be due to wear of the internal mechanism.

Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

This video is currently unavailable

Related tutorials

How to Dismantle the Ignition Switch on an Opel Corsa
How to Dismantle the Ignition Switch on an Opel Corsa
Vauxhall Corsa (2000-2006 / Corsa C) How to dismantle the ignition switch on an Opel Corsa? Follow these steps: before dismantling the ignition switch of the vehicle, disconnect the batt…
How to Remove the Ignition Switch on an Opel Corsa
How to Remove the Ignition Switch on an Opel Corsa
Vauxhall Corsa (2000-2006 / Corsa C) How to remove the ignition switch on an Opel Astra? In this video, see how to proceed: before removing the ignition switch, disconnect the battery po…
Cleaning and Lubricating Door Struts
Cleaning and Lubricating Door Struts
Vauxhall Corsa (1993-2000 / Corsa B) A maintenance task that is often overlooked but is very useful and effective is the cleaning and lubrication of door hinges and struts. Once the door…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Bleed the Clutch on a Renault Clio?

To bleed the clutch on a Renault Clio, open the bonnet to access the components located in the engine bay: here, you will need to undo the screws that secure the battery in its housing, the intake manifold, and the coolant reservoir. This will allow you to locate the pipe through which the brake fluid flows: by inserting the other end of the pipe into a container, you can press the clutch pedal to expel all the fluid until it fills the container.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos