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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Cory on 07 November 2011, 17:01

Title: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: Cory on 07 November 2011, 17:01: so ive got myself a complete lock kit.

with regards to the ignition barrel would it not save alot of messing around by just removing the spline from the upper casing like so . . . and just swap the whole spline into the car?

or do the big/small splines make a difference? also there is a little grove at the bottom for securing it (im guessing) is that going to cause issues?

(http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt223/Guitar_cory/d8e52318.jpg)

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(http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt223/Guitar_cory/19a45583.jpg)

thanks in advance
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: X4MGS on 07 November 2011, 17:13: I would fit the complete unit... Otherwise you have to start messing drilling hole into the housing to change the barrel.

Just check your steering wheel fits 1st!!
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: Cory on 07 November 2011, 18:02: ideal answer. ive never taken one out before. so whats the deal? will it just slide out once a bolt is undone ad the bottom or something?
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: Cory on 07 November 2011, 18:12: all good - checked the haynes manual like a normal person . . . :rolleyes:
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: X4MGS on 07 November 2011, 18:39: HeHeHeHe.....

One bolt at the bottom Spine (Needs 2 spanners or you will be there all day spinning it round :laugh:)
One bolt at the top...
One Rubber Mallet to get the spline unit out

& don't forget to refit the spring at the bottom!! :tongue:
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: Cory on 07 November 2011, 19:08: thanks for info - top man! happers at the ready . . .
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: Neo Badness on 08 November 2011, 18:58: I need to do this job too. Not looking forward to it.
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: X4MGS on 08 November 2011, 20:02: Quote from: Neo Badness on 08 November 2011, 18:58
I need to do this job too. Not looking forward to it.

It's not as hard as it seems...

Take the steering wheel Off remove the bottom cover on the cowl, remover the 3 screws on the stalks, unclip the wires at the rear of the stalks, remove stalks CAREFULLY, press the hazard button to help get that out without busting either the stalk or the Top Cowl/housing... Remove the ignition wiring..

Undo the bottom bolt behind the pedals (2 spanners) and undo the top Allen bolt that holds the barrel housing and now use the rubber mallet to remove the inner column... Job done...

If you have to take out the column housing then the Complete dash needs to come out.... A lot more work but nothing too taxing!!

HTH
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: Cory on 08 November 2011, 23:20: yeah this seems like a nicer job to do, plus my hazzards on the dash board :wink:
hardest bit about this is goin to be drilling out the knackered flat head screws holding the existing hoor handles in :sick:
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: X4MGS on 08 November 2011, 23:24: Quote from: Cory on 08 November 2011, 23:20
hoor handles

That's a new one on Me... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: Neo Badness on 08 November 2011, 23:26: Quote from: X4MGS on 08 November 2011, 23:24
Quote from: Cory on 08 November 2011, 23:20
hoor handles

That's a new one on Me... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Did your mk2 not come with them fitted?

Quote from: X4MGS on 08 November 2011, 20:02
Quote from: Neo Badness on 08 November 2011, 18:58
I need to do this job too. Not looking forward to it.

It's not as hard as it seems...

Take the steering wheel Off remove the bottom cover on the cowl, remover the 3 screws on the stalks, unclip the wires at the rear of the stalks, remove stalks CAREFULLY, press the hazard button to help get that out without busting either the stalk or the Top Cowl/housing... Remove the ignition wiring..

Undo the bottom bolt behind the pedals (2 spanners) and undo the top Allen bolt that holds the barrel housing and now use the rubber mallet to remove the inner column... Job done...

If you have to take out the column housing then the Complete dash needs to come out.... A lot more work but nothing too taxing!!

HTH

That does help, cheers X4mgs :smiley:. Will need to track down a decent lock set, I long for the day when my car has only one key for all locks...
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: X4MGS on 09 November 2011, 00:18: Quote from: Neo Badness on 08 November 2011, 23:26

That does help, cheers X4mgs :smiley:. Will need to track down a decent lock set, I long for the day when my car has only one key for all locks...

What you looking for as I may have a set from a Valver I'm breaking....
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: apie2004 on 10 November 2011, 18:01: Quote from: X4MGS on 08 November 2011, 23:24
Quote from: Cory on 08 November 2011, 23:20
hoor handles

That's a new one on Me... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Only available on more doors
Title: Re: quick question about ignition barrel change
Post by: Rodriguez on 28 December 2011, 16:22: Hi gang

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread (proves I do searches haha)

I am currently waiting for a complete new lock set for mine (15 quid brand new, could be dubious qty)
I have removed the inner column ready to drill the barrel. The steering has locked and I have no key. Will this cause me a problem when changing the ignition lock??? Or shall I start trawling the breakers for a complete column/ignition assy

Hope u all had a trouble free Xmas