IGNITION BARREL FITTING

[EddeyDancer]

I've removed the current ingition barrel, to replace it...

It came out fairly easily, but the replacement won't go back in now...

I've tried another 3 ignition barrel's and none would go in all the way...

Is there some sort of trick to this???

Haynes Manual says nothing about...

[Fraz]

and have you got the key in the correct postion on the new one??? and the small lock tab is held down by a pin or something as you insert it ??

[EddeyDancer]

I'll add some info and pics, once it's all done!!!

[EddeyDancer]

Finally, I got the Bugger fitted...


THE FOLLOWING STEPS WILL HELP ALOT...

1 - Ensure that the 'Steering Wheel' is NOT Locked...
That's why I had problems, getting it to fit correctly...

2 - Use a small screw driver, to depress the Tab at the Lower Right of the Ignition Cylinder...

3 - Turn the key one click, so that the Locking Tab on Top of the Barrel, will depress and allow insertion...

4 - Use some WD-40 or Olive Oil to lubricate the Barrel, prior to fitting...

5 - Gently insert the Ignition Barrel into the Ignition Cylinder fully, then turn the key to start the car...

6 - Turn car off, and retract the Key... Repeat this Test a few times...

I'm sure these steps, will help those in need of this info some day...