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Title: ignition switch woe
Post by: neilr on 27 September 2007, 09:13:02

hi all my ignition switch has jammed on my 95 m 2.5cdx has anyone any ideas on how to free it so I can replace the barrell only

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: Dazzler on 27 September 2007, 10:38:25

Just spray inside it with WD40 to try and free up the barrel

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: LFF64 on 27 September 2007, 10:46:08

As DAZZLER said try wd40 it fixes most things it might take a bit of time and wiggling about but it should help if not you are going to have to get a new one I suspect not sure how involved that would be though possibly a new key which means it wont do the doors unless you know the key number and get a direct replacement then it may need programming to your car aswell . I would try the wd40 for a bit . just one tip put an old newspaper under the lock on the floor it will catch any wd40 that leaks out and stop it getting in to the carpet etc  :y

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: neilr on 27 September 2007, 14:53:26

Thanks its been in soak for a couple of days I know i need to get it to position 1 to remove cylinder & keys. Its got solid head type keys so they dont have immobiliser built in. Does anyone have a complete lock assembly for sale if needed?

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: ians on 27 September 2007, 15:10:38

the barrel costs about £30 quid as I recall (from Autovaux) for a new one but you do end up with a new key.   I imagine if you know your key number you can request the right one from Vx.

But as you say you do need to get it to position 1 to remove the barrel.

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: neilr on 28 September 2007, 13:38:48

is there a link to autovaux

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: nuclear onion on 28 September 2007, 14:56:35

http://www.autovaux.co.uk   :y

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: ians on 28 September 2007, 15:16:20

websites crap though. You need to call them.

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: neilr on 28 September 2007, 17:05:41

Thanks for the name have contacted them now and they can supply the lock assembly and barrell and keys for less than the price of the dealers barrell and key set and even better off the shelf!

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: ians on 28 September 2007, 17:13:23

..just need to get the old one out now then.. ;)  good luck!

I understand its possible to dismantle and clean the barrel but I couldn't see how and to be honest the pain when it wouldn't turn to position one just wasn't worth the risk.

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: neilr on 30 September 2007, 18:54:15

I tried to get barrell to move on Saturday but had no joy. The old one starter to break up and I have removed all but the last bit. I now start and dive the car albeit leaving the key in the centre consul. The key contains a chip for the immobiliser so the car wont start without the key. I have tried but it just cranks. the set coming from autovaux is without a chip but they say mine can be removed and put in key by drilling it. Anyone tried and can it be done.

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: ians on 30 September 2007, 19:55:14

When I did mine I just kept the old key on the same key ring and worked fine.

Title: Re: ignition switch woe
Post by: LFF64 on 01 October 2007, 09:12:01

What you could do is fix the old part of the key with the chip bit in to the inside of the cowlingnear the reciever so it is always there . No one but you will know its there so its not so much of a security risk  :y