Leadership Team Midas Posted June 27, 2015 Leadership Team Share Posted June 27, 2015 I have just fitted a replacement ignition switch assembly which was purchased from Caterham.The problem is that the pair of new keys that came with the switch are very difficult to hold as they have a very small 'handle'.I have drawn a blank with the usual key replacement kiosks who cannot identify the source of the key.I thought the switch came from a landrover defender or other older rover /triumph product. It is stamped 'Newton' on the barrel.Any ideas what the caterham switch comes from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 My 2002 car uses Rover ignition keys .... I know this as I just got a new key cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 27, 2015 Member Share Posted June 27, 2015 Could you add a photo?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Why not attach an attachment to the head of the key with araldite. You will find locksmiths or eBay will also be able to sell keyholders to aid those with reduced dexterity .... ie to make it easier for them to turn a Yale key in a front door lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark w Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Can you post a picture , I may have a clip on plastic head left from when Caterham supplied a billet aluminium replacement ( see my signature picture ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Midas Posted June 27, 2015 Author Leadership Team Share Posted June 27, 2015 Mark W,I think your profile photo provides the 'key' to my problem. If you took the head off your key, you would be left with exactly with the style of key I got with the switch. Mine has the two holes that clearly are meant to attach to some type of plastic or billet 'head'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 ASAIK, The ignition key is a Landrover Defender and the flexy fuel filler key is Rover metro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo V Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=2769this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Midas Posted July 2, 2015 Author Leadership Team Share Posted July 2, 2015 Doh!Spot on. It never occurred to me that i had to buy the key fob separate from the ignition key! I never stop learning about these cars.Mind you, it might have been a good idea if caterham had posted this useful info on the webpage for the ignition switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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