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Title: Why me ?
Post by: LFF64 on 08 April 2008, 18:45:13
After my ignition switch packing up at the weekend and ordering a new contact block which arrived today I was hoping to get it all back together .
But no such luck the contact block fitted ok then I noticed that the end of the key section the actual barrel had snapped off two it really could only happen to me .  I could not remove the barrel I knew the key had to be in place and in positon 2 but I still could not get it out . did  I  miss something  :question . I have a spare lock which  I am hoping will fit for now until I get a lock .  I know how to get around the immboiliser well I think I do  ::) anyone any idea how much a lock to suit my key is going to cost
Title: Re: Why me ?
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2008, 19:52:49
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After my ignition switch packing up at the weekend and ordering a new contact block which arrived today I was hoping to get it all back together .
But no such luck the contact block fitted ok then I noticed that the end of the key section the actual barrel had snapped off two it really could only happen to me .  I could not remove the barrel I knew the key had to be in place and in positon 2 but I still could not get it out . did  I  miss something  :question . I have a spare lock which  I am hoping will fit for now until I get a lock .  I know how to get around the immboiliser well I think I do  ::) anyone any idea how much a lock to suit my key is going to cost
Blank keys with transponder I have here if that helps.
Title: Re: Why me ?
Post by: LFF64 on 08 April 2008, 22:52:47
My key is ok it is the actual lock that is no good now . It is the lock section  I need to know how to get that out and the other one back in
Title: Re: Why me ?
Post by: markey mark on 08 April 2008, 22:54:55
key in number 1 postion then small 3mm allen key in small hole and barrel pops out bud !! :y
Title: Re: Why me ?
Post by: LFF64 on 08 April 2008, 22:57:21
Brilliant thanks will give it a go in the morning  ;)
Title: Re: Why me ?
Post by: shyboy on 09 April 2008, 10:47:31
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After my ignition switch packing up at the weekend and ordering a new contact block which arrived today I was hoping to get it all back together .
But no such luck the contact block fitted ok then I noticed that the end of the key section the actual barrel had snapped off two it really could only happen to me .  I could not remove the barrel I knew the key had to be in place and in positon 2 but I still could not get it out . did  I  miss something  :question . I have a spare lock which  I am hoping will fit for now until I get a lock .  I know how to get around the immboiliser well I think I do  ::) anyone any idea how much a lock to suit my key is going to cost

You don't really believe that, do you? Wait 'til you've owned a Miggy for a bit longer.   :D
Title: Re: Why me ?
Post by: LFF64 on 09 April 2008, 17:39:02
more or less sorted now just need to get a barrel to suit my key  I  dont really want to be carrying two different keys .
This is my third omega  :y
Title: Re: Why me ?
Post by: Andy B on 09 April 2008, 17:44:11
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more or less sorted now just need to get a barrel to suit my key  I  dont really want to be carrying two different keys .
This is my third omega  :y

Take it apart & swap the tumblers aound. There are only so many tumbler profiles & if you're patient you can make a barrel fit a key. I did it with my Manta that came with 3 keys, & my Carlton that'd had another ignition barrel fitted at some time in its life. Another barrel's worth of tumblers from another lock will probably come in handy, and if you end up with the odd one tumbler that won't play ball, it can be filed 'to suit'.
Title: Re: Why me ?
Post by: markey mark on 09 April 2008, 18:49:27
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more or less sorted now just need to get a barrel to suit my key  I  dont really want to be carrying two different keys .
This is my third omega  :y

i have a complete lock set here matey all one key door ing barrel glovebox and boot locks £35 inc postage :y
Title: Re: Why me ?
Post by: LFF64 on 10 April 2008, 18:25:46
A new barrel is on its way hopefully with the correct key pattern/code This comes with a none transponder key which will be good as a spare key for doors  price was not too bad either £38 _+vat  Should be here tomorow