ignition barrel

[valintino46]

if an ignition barrel goes duff can u get a direct replacement so keeping the original key? guessing vw main dealer.

[Adam]

Whats the problem with your car?

[Mikester]

Its more than likely the ignition switch thats gone if your having problems starting.

Mine cost something like £120 to replace.

[kells]

mine cost £22 from the dealer, fitted myself but the collor can be stuck on meaning cutting it off, new ones of those are about £7

[Adam]

Its more than likely the ignition switch thats gone if your having problems starting.

Mine cost something like £120 to replace.

How much!!!!

I'v got one sat in my toolbox

[Mikester]

The part was only like a tenner, but i paid an auto electrician to fit it, as i really have no idea and there is sheer bolts etc.

Meh.... fixed the problem!

[Adam]

The part was only like a tenner, but i paid an auto electrician to fit it, as i really have no idea and there is sheer bolts etc.

Meh.... fixed the problem!

Hammer and a chisel works well for shear bolts. 

[Mikester]

Probably, but i didn't want to break anything. If i ain't confident doing the job and i can afford to pay a professional i trust, then generally i do tbh.

[Wayne]

I replaced the complete inner column on mine, much easier.

[valintino46]

the problem was i had to replace the housing that holds the ignition barrel as the race bearing was shot, the whole thing was only £25 from a vw dealer but getting the barrel out was a pain in the arse and ended up snaping the pin which hits the switch when starting, vw dealer wanted £75 for barrel but ive ordered one on ebay for £7 and hope to change the pin only and retain the og key, goes to show somethings from dealer are very well priced but others are stupid prices.