ignition barrel

[vcab1]

hi, newbie in need of help.
i own a 1995 calibra 2.0 8v, the ignition has broken. 2 things needed
1) how do i remove the old barrel? i have looked every where for this supposed little hole to put something in to release the barrel but cannot
find it advice please.
2) if i get the info i need to release the old barrel where can i get a another
one from? does anyone have one?

further info : my car has the transponder for the chipped key.

please help
many thanks
rob

[vinny_69]

hi and welcome mate

isnt it in the haynes book i can't remember?

[vcab1]

hi vinny_69, i havent got a haynes manual. lol

[Allys Cally]

you need to take the steering column shroud off and you'll be able to see the hole that is used to release the barrel.
remember the key has to be turned to position 1 if i remember rightly before you will be able to release it.
you should be able to get a barrel from the scrappys and the chip could be switched over to the other barrels key.

[vcab1]

hi allys cally, i have taken the cowling off yet still no hole to be found.
im so confused

[Allys Cally]

it's a very small hole should be about an inch or so in from the lock side. if i remember you can't see it looking down on the barrel, it almost sits behind the steering wheel you may have to turn the wheel to see it.
sorry i don't have photo's.

[vcab1]

at last i have found it, now can some one tell me if this ebay item will fit
item number 170258246435
the seller states the chassis numbers it fits but mine exceeds this, but will it still fit?

thanks for all your help so far

rob

[Allys Cally]

it should still fit mate, as it states if you have the transponder then i can't see any problem.
i fitted the barrel out of a 92 plate cavalier into my old 96 plate cavalier

[vcab1]

all sorted now, the barrel off ebay fitted a treat.
thanks for the advice given, im sure i will pick all your brains again soon

rob