Mk1 golf gti ignition barrel replacement

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  1. Markdavid New Member

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    Hi everyone just started doing some repairs on my old golf. Steering lock is jammed on can’t budge it. I have a new ignition barrel. How do I replace it. Many thanks
     
  2. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    the trouble with the ignition barrel is they wont come out unless key is turned, so you might have a struggle on your hands. worst case another ignition lock housing would do the trick. pre-90 mk2 golf ones fit

    need to drill a hole like so:
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  3. clarky1961

    clarky1961 Paid Member Paid Member

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    think i have spare one i will have look and get back to you kev
     
  4. PhilRyder

    PhilRyder Paid Member Paid Member

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    Dragging this thread back up as we have changed all our locks and want to do the ignition to match.
    It is possible to remove the barrel without drilling a hole, ie by removing the housing from the column and moving the locking spring from behind? Or is drilling the only way?
     
  5. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    only way to get the barrel out of the ignition housing is to drill a hole. if you have a replacement ignition housing with lock you can swap that over in one go, just note that CE1 and CE2 housings differ (locks swap either way)
     
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    PhilRyder Paid Member Paid Member

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    Thanks John, lucky just bought some nice new drill bits then.
     

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