Ignition barrel

[vps231]

Hey guys, My ignition barrel turns the ignition on but wont click to the start position. Anyone know what the deals is??


Cheers guys,
Daniel.

[hi_ryder]

it wont go to the position that engages the start motor? or it does and the starter dosent work.... just wondering...

[vps231]

Wont engage the start motor position.

[VPRob]

My friendly local locksmith tells me that commodore ignition barrels are notoriously unreliable and provide him with a significant proportion of his daily business. The good news is that as long as you can get the key in and get it to the accessories position you can get the ignition barrel out in one piece and replace it. You use a curved pin, insert it into a hole on the side of the barrel and release a catch that allows the barrel to come out. good luck

[vps231]

you are a bloody legend, thanks mate.

[bj42turbo]

I do at least 1 every 2-3 weeks definately a common problem...I replace maybe a 3000 Commodore ignition locks to every 1 Falcon ignition lock.....not saying I have done 3000 but you get the idea

Dazz

[vps231]

Will i need a new key?

Thanks guys,
Daniel.

[vps231]

Got my old barrel out but there is a piece of alloy thats snapped of the barrel stuck, Gonna be a head f#ck to get out

[bj42turbo]

Got my old barrel out but there is a piece of alloy thats snapped of the barrel stuck, Gonna be a head f#ck to get out

It should not be hard assuming you have unscrewed the switch for easier access

Dazz

[vps231]

It should not be hard assuming you have unscrewed the switch for easier access

Dazz

This was my next question. If i remove the switch from the rear of the barrel, Will that open the back up enough to slide the broken piece out?

Pics of the barrel.

[bj42turbo]

The broken piece will be sitting in the switch.....you may need something like a pin to get it out....its hard to tell from your pics but the the tip is definately broken off yeah ??

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[vps231]

the tip with the spring isnt broken, well i dont think it is anyway. I can see the broken piece, its stuck down the side.

[bj42turbo]

Just had a look at the pic on a full size screen...now i see whats broken off....that doesnt normally break off....if should not be to hard to get out...maybe time to call ya local locksmith as ya dont want to damage the housing

Dazx

[vps231]

Il keep trying to get it out, Locksmith will be the very last resort.

Thanks for your help mate.

[bj42turbo]

How did you go


Dazz