removing ignition barrel - WITH a complication!

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Post Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:30 pm

just read the other post and it doesnt quite answer my situation, i need to remove the ignition barrel to replace it with a non (attempted theft) one. but i cant get my key in to get it to P1 to remove it with pin!!

any ideas?
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Post Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:37 pm

Well you can either go at the key slot with a good drill, or drill the housing from underneath just below where the locking tab locates and punch it out.
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Post Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:37 pm

Edit:

you can try and remove the outer cover and insert.
however there is a chance you will break the lock surround in the process.
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Post Sun Jun 04, 2006 5:17 pm

is this going to be the easiest option??

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Post Sun Jun 04, 2006 5:18 pm

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Post Sun Jun 04, 2006 6:53 pm

These cars are supposed to be thief proof, and you are effectively wanting to do what is necessary to nick it. It's not meant to be easy!
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Post Sun Jun 04, 2006 7:05 pm

lol - yeh i realise this brian. il just live with using screwdriver for now