ignition barrel worn out.... questions...

[S2_VR_]

ok well my car needs the key to start...but the ignition barrel is so worn out you can just pull the key put atany given time.

so how do i fix this??...it wont start with anyother key or object etc... but you can be driving along and just pull it out...throw it out window if ya like and the car still goes....

can i buy another barrel insert and use the same key or...??? i dunno... how do i fix this???

[undar8ed1]

It will need replacing, quicker the better or one day soon the ignition will not turn. To do this you need to find the small hole on the outside of the barrel housing and innsert a paperclip in there while you have the key in on postion and the barrel just comes out when you pull the key out.

Also check out my HOW TO GUIDE for more ifo including a DIY guide for creating the barrel to suit your key.

How to remove a stuck ignition barrel VN-VS

[accentstencil]

You can buy another barrel and have it set to your key.

[S2_VR_]

where can i get it set to my key????? and also...when i pull the key out and the barrel is supposed to comeout with it........that wont be happening...cause just the key will come out...

[tt460]

Take it to a locksmith not those key cutting stores you see in shopping cetres

[CommodoreMan]

A Locksmith will give you a new ignition barrel, same thing happened to mine but i kept using it until the ignition swith broke had to get this guy from the locksmith out and replace it cost about $160 all up.

[Chris E]

Yeah get it changed asap so you don't get stranded, happened to me lol. It cost me 250$ to have it replaced but that was more expensive because the locksmith had to come out on a Saturday. Takes them no more than 20 minutes to do