how to change the ignition barrel?
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Rorym2010
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hi peeps ive searched the wiki but i cant find any info on how to change the ignition barrel any help would be much appreciated when i put the key in it only turns slightly just enough to semi disengage the steering lock but wont go any further ive got a donor car i can take a new barrel from but would prefer to fix the existing one if possible cheers
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Rorym2010
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found it on the wiki but i cant turn it to position one to remove the barrel wat can i do??
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mrrodney
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if it wont turn and you have a doner car then remove the whole lock or swap steering colums,
or if you have patience then you can slowly drill the barrel out till its opened up,.
or if you have patience then you can slowly drill the barrel out till its opened up,.

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TPS
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I think you can use a centre punch

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Rorym2010
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use a centre puch where ? think im just going to replace the whole thing or the steering column its self if i have to cheers guys
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Jim320i
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