Replacing the Ignition Barrel

[Infusion 0]

Hi All.. Hope you can help me with this problem.

 

When I turn the key in the ignition barrel I have to push it up atthe same time for it to make the connection and turn the engine.

 

This has been getting steadily worse over time, so much so that I have a permanant dint in my finger from the amount of pressure I have to put on it...

 

So I have a shiny new barrel with a new key. This is where I need some help. How on gods green earth do I replace it??

 

there doesn't seem to be any way of getting the old one out.

 

Any clues anyone??

[havit 0]

i think there's a how to in the knowledge base (wiki):-)

[chubbybrown 0]

Is it the electrical part ( the very bottom?)

 

I think theres a wiki on here how to do it

[soother 0]

you need to drill a hole in the housing it go's in to if you look on the your nice shinny new barrel you will see a spring clip you need to drill the hole where you think that is so you can push it down to let the old one come out good luck

[Slimg60 0]

if you can get your hands on a haynes maual for the old Passats the measurments are in there about where to drill.