Ignition!!

[Darks RS]

Hey all,

Problems...

The ignition barrel has been stuffed. i tried to put the key in and noticed that it wont accept the key

How hard is it to pull apart the barrel and fix? or is it easier to buy another barrell/keys?

Pics have been taken (on the phone) but they aren't the best of quality

cheers all,


Darks

[Golf Loon]

I reckon its hard to pull apart the barrell. You have to drill it out or something. I can change any other lock on a golf to fit a key, but have never sucessfully pulled an ignition barrel apart.

[brackie]

Locksmith or replace

I agree with the Loon. If you get desparate I have a barrel and key. (Matt...you must have heaps )

[Golf Loon]

If the steering lock is not working, you can unscew the screw that holds the plastic switch block onto the back of the ignition barrell and use a screwdriver to start the car

I have several barrells, but there are different kinds, early or late.Are your indicator stalks triangular or square? They hold on with either 4 or 3 screws depending on type.

[Darks RS]

Managed to pull it all back together (used a screw driver to turn the little bar around)

prob is now, the car wont stay on (keys a little stuffed) i have to physically hold the key in place....

any suggestions of what could be wrong?

[Golf Loon]

plastic switch block on the back of barrel is damaged or not lined up.

[Darks RS]

so what would i need to fix it?

plastic switch block on the back of barrel is damaged or not lined up.

[Golf Loon]

Undo the small crosshead screw on the bac of the ignition barrell and take out the plastic switch. Leave it connected to the wires and see if you can start the car with a screwdriver. If yes, the barrell is not right, if no, replace the plastic switch.

[Darks RS]

I'll give it a go.

I just checked out a lock smith here in canberra (CLASS) and they have quoted me $40 to fix the barrell (recondition) so if the new key doesn't work/swtich etc, i'll give it to them!

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