[Maxfly]

Originally Posted by math0050

I was in Timpsons earlier today and got a spare key cut as the original bendy one is starting to become really loose.

anyway the new one looks great but when i put it in the ignition, it turned fine to start the power, radio fans etc, but then became stiff and didn't want to force it and have it break. would say it was even stiffer trying to turn it to the left to take it out.
and on the drivers door, it would turn to the right to lock the car just fine, but wouldn't seem to turn left to unlock.

do you think its cause the key is brand new with sharp edges that will wear down or should i look to return and ask for another one cut?

You could try drifting out the pin at the bendy bit on your original key and replace it with a thicker one to remove the excess play you have