Ignition barrell removal - how?

[cecotto147]

How do i remove it on my later car?
I know it comes off as i have done one before but for the life of me i cant remember how i did it.
Thanks

[smithy318i]

turn to 1st position, and insert a panel pin in the hole.

wiggle about a bit and it should come straight out.

[Ant]

put key in P1

instert small 1.5mm allen key/wire into hole in barrel, wiggle wire and the assy should pop out.

simple as that, in practice it needs a knack, so wiggle until it pops out dude, they always go in the end.

HTH

[cecotto147]

Thanks guys, i remember now, that's what that little hole is for!

[reddevil]

While this is kind of on subject, can I ask is it possible to remove the steering lock itself?, mine keeps locking on leaving me wiggling the key for 10 minutes before I can actually drive off or do I need a new ignition barrel and steering lock (all in one unit??).

Thanks

Red D

[Chris-W]

Sounds more like your barrel and / or key is worn than the steering lock being faulty.

You could try lubricating the steering lock to see if it helps (remove steering wheel for access), or there is a way to permanently disengage the lock!!

[reddevil]

Hi Chris, I also figured on the key being worn so got a new key cut, sadly since there was no master key I could only get a copy of the worn key which has not improved the situation, have also tried to lube it with no better results, I guess getting shot of the steering lock is my best hope, any tips?.

Thanks for the reply by the way,

Red D

[Brianmoooore]

As long as the ignition barrel is the original, you can get a brand new steel key from the dealer.
The end piece of the steering lock that actually engages with the wheel can be removed, IIRC.
I disabled one a couple of years ago, and I think this is what I did.

[reddevil]

Spoke to my local dealers (wankers) who have confirmed they can provide a new key at a cost of £20=VAT which ain't too bad, going in tomorrow to get one sorted, thanks for the advice Guys

Red D

[DanThe]

What type of key is it? is it the standard or the one with the torch in?
Could do with a proper one to replace my cheapo 'bendy' key

[reddevil]

No idea Dan, going to be ordering it today so I will let you know, for £20 not expecting too much from my stealers, they charge £30 for a FREE courtesy pen.....lol.

Red D

[gareth]

Spoke to my local dealers (wankers) who have confirmed they can provide a new key at a cost of £20=VAT which ain't too bad, going in tomorrow to get one sorted, thanks for the advice Guys

Red D

may be worth changing the barrel too mate. the last one i bought (e34) was only about £35iirc and that's matched to the rest of the locks too. my wifes lock totally siezed so i had to remove her mtech 2 wheel and then remove the whole ignition switch / steering lock assembly the violent way! a load of aggro that could have been avoided!