removing ignition barrel from vn

[NOT.BT1]

hey guys i have been having a bit of trouble lately my ignition barrel is sticking when i try to start it i have to jiggle the key to get it to turn i figure its gotta be the barrel so thought ill just swap it for the one in my spare vn but when i tryed i cant for the life of me figure out how it is removed can anyone shed some light on this for me?

[azzfox]

turn the key to accessories or ignition (cant remember which one), then with a small pin or nail.etc insert it into the small hole on the top of the barrel housing, then simply slide the barrel out.

before you swap barrels have a look at your key. if the 'cut' is worn on an angle then a new key may fix your problem. no doubt the wafers in the barrel will be worn also but I had the same sticking problem and just got another key cut and its been working perfectly for a few months now.

[NOT.BT1]

thanks azzfox i might try the new key idea mine is farely worn even if it doesnt work least ill have a new key for my door locks anyway

[LordMayhem]

i just sprayed wd 40 in mine works like a dream now

[-Junior-]

i just sprayed wd 40 in mine works like a dream now

Will be fine for now, but is the worst thing you can do.
Wd40 will turn into a mess as dust etc sticks to it.
Graphite powder only.

[LordMayhem]

hasn't in 6 months now lol

[wamboin23]

for the record, you turn it to accessories.

and when you put the new barrel in, you gotta push down the steering lock inside the barrel housing. you'll see it down towards the bottom of where the ignition barrel sits.
you push it down towards the floor, and it'll click and stay down, and then the barrel will slide in. sometimes you gotta file some material off from the new barrel so it will fit.

[bj42turbo]

Will be fine for now, but is the worst thing you can do.
Wd40 will turn into a mess as dust etc sticks to it.
Graphite powder only.

I agree

[NOT.BT1]

thanks for the input guys ive now got the barrel out of my spare car incase the new key idea doesnt work figure ill try it first to make sure that way i wont have different keys for my locks and ignition

[LordMayhem]

while ya got the barrel out take it to a lock smith they can code it to use you original key

[bj42turbo]

while ya got the barrel out take it to a lock smith they can code it to use you original key

I agree with this too

Dazz