you may want to try this: - remove the center cover (horn switch)(im not so familiar the names of the parts) of your steering wheel by removing the screws underneath. - remove the steering wheel. You may use your cross tire wrench to remove the nut that holds the steering wheel. pull-off the steering wheel. - unscrew the plastic covers of the steering rod/tube. - disconnect the snap-in connection of the electrical wirings of the ignition switch - unscrew the holder (metal belt) of the ignition barrel. - an ordinary locksmith can fix your ignition switch.
The ignition barrel can be removed by removing the retaining ring. The barrel will slide out. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the barrel.
to remove stilo ignition barrel, look underneath the barrel. there is a square button holding the barrel in. put the key in the ignition, turn 2 notches, and press the button in with a screwdriver. Then wiggle the barrel out using the key.
how to remove key barrel from a XR8 steering column
Remove the ignition module retaining ring. Pull the ignition barrel out. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the ignition barrel. Reverse the process to install the new ignition module.
Remove the ignition retaining ring. Pull the ignition barrel out. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the ignition.
Remove the ignition retaining ring. Pull the ignition barrel out. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the ignition barrel. Reverse the process to install the new ignition key tumbler.
how do i change locks on lt35 due to key snapped in barrell
Sounds like the security pin in the barrel has snapped, does it just spin round? or sometimes the steering lock causes it to stick. Do a search on bmwland.co.uk/talker for E36 ignition barrel for more info.
you need to have the ignition barrel in the on position otherwise you cant to it.
how to remove ignition barrel merc 1995 200e estate
1 .Remove the screws from the housing which covers the steering column and ignition barrel etc, both top and bottom, remove covers 2. on the top centre of the steering column is a screw which holds on the controls for your indicators etc, remove this. 3. before lifting off the controls you will have to unplug the connecting wires on the left hand side as this will disable the alarm, its a simple plug just pop it out. 4. Covering the ignition barrel is a plastic cover, remover screw and remove the cover. 5. on top of the now exposed ignition barrel is a small hole place a small screw driver into this and press firmly (there is a button inside) keeping the key in the ignition after a bit of jiggling the barrel will come out.
Remove the steering column surround and you should see a black round thing on the left hand side, this is the ignition switch. Remove this and you will see there is one screw holding the ignition barrel on, remove and you then need to insert your key and turn it to the ACC position. you should now be able to withdraw the barrel using the key but take care not to snap the key off in the barrel