Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 25, 2005 Has anyone changed an ignition barrel on a C? Is it a drill out job like on the MK2? Also, I want to change the tumblers to match the current key, rather than changing the tumblers in the doors and boot to match the new ignition barrel. Is this possible? I've seen on the new barrel that a locking pin would need to be drifted out in order to get to the tumblers.... they don't come out as easy as they do on the door handles unfortunately. Is this something I should trust VW to do? I've had it done with door and bootlocks before but I reckon they'll rub their heads if I ask them to do the ignition barrel! Cheers K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted February 25, 2005 simply order the new barrel with your existing key number... ;) It is a drill out jobbie, or you can buy the whole lock mechanism and simply remove the old one with a set of maul grips and a hammer (thanks to Stevemac who put up a how-to on that one! ;) ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 25, 2005 I haven't got a key number mate! If they can't do it I'll just buy a bunch of tumblers and do it myself, LOL! You mean the lock mechanism as in the whole alloy housing? I've just got the barrel itself, came with 2 light keys aswell....shame I can't use them though :( I don't mind drilling as I've done it before on a MK2 and wasn't difficult. Does it say where you need to drill in the Bentley as I haven't got the manual and need someone to look for me if poss? :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 25, 2005 Just been to the dealer where they very kindly gave me a bag of tumblers and some springs, all FOC :D So now I can match the keys from the comfort of my own home 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted February 25, 2005 are you winding us up or did you just use the words free of charge and dealer in the same sentance :shocked!: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 25, 2005 Aye, but they know me though :wink: The tumblers aren't worth much anyway, most dealers have a bag of them under the counter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted March 2, 2005 Removing the steering lock tumbler from the steering lock housing is almost impossible without shagging the whole lot - I tried. If you're changing the steering lock tumbler - change the lock mechanism as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
