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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Wrighty_1988 on 05 May 2008, 23:31

Title: Ignition Barrel Troubles
Post by: Wrighty_1988 on 05 May 2008, 23:31
Hello, about 5 months ago my golf was stolen from me, i got it back and all it had was a smashed in ignition barrel and broken steering lock and broken window. I changed the window and put on a new steering lock and new lock set, the steering lock thingy that wrapped around the black pipe didnt fit my 1989 small bumpered F reg mk2 so i tightened it up and because it was too small it eventually snapped under the pressure, so the steering lock i needed was slightly bigger than the one i got. The problem that has arisen is that im bought a cheepo lock set off of ebay and the ignition switch is playing up and not working very well at all, i was wondering if anybody would know what steering lock i would need for my model of golf, there to my knowledge is three kinds, heres pictures...

(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7110/96371rw3.jpg)

or

(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/164/db6c1ag8.jpg)

or

(http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/2140/fede1kv1.jpg)

if anyone could help that would be fantastic, also i would like to know if the lock sets from GSF are any good, or are they the same as the cheepo ones off of ebay. Thanks alot people :).
Title: Re: Ignition Barrel Troubles
Post by: DarnPB on 06 May 2008, 07:38
I always buy original equipment from VW, then you know its right, but it costs a bloody fortune. Saying that, I have not heard bad reports from GSF items.
Title: Re: Ignition Barrel Troubles
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 06 May 2008, 08:21
the gsf lock sets are crap, the bit which turns the ign switch will round off as its made from soft metal so wont engage the switch
Title: Re: Ignition Barrel Troubles
Post by: cняis on 06 May 2008, 09:17
make sure you get the earlier ignition switch!
Title: Re: Ignition Barrel Troubles
Post by: Wrighty_1988 on 06 May 2008, 16:44
make sure you get the earlier ignition switch!

i will do.

has anyone got any idea what steering lock i might need for my car, is there a part number anywhere that could give me an inkling to which one i need? Thanks