Interesting Ignition problem

[emmalea81]

Hey All

Since my last question proved to be successful, my poor commodore has had another mishap of late.

I went to start it about a week ago, turned the key, all the lights went on but didnt turn overover. So when we went to turn it back off......the key turned back but everything stayed on! So we have had to disconnect the battery....

I hope someone may have some insight to this little annoyance...before i have to tow it somewhere

Cheers
Emma and her broken CMDR

[Kordorn]

Some times the ignition barrels snap off in the ignition switch...
You describe it as tho the ignition lights are coming on, you turn the key to off, the ignition lights are still on. Is this correct?

[emmalea81]

Yes...that is correct

[emmalea81]

what kinda work is needed to fix it do you think? Oh and thanks for your reply!

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

You will need to replace the ignition barrel. Quite simple actually because the barrel still turns. Remove the plastic surround, turn the key to "on", insert a pin in the hole on the side of the barrel and it will slide out. Install the new barrel by just pushing it in with the key in the "on" position.

You can buy a new barrel and assemble it yourself, or you can take the old barrel and the new bits to someone to do it for you.

[knowledge_is_power]

Sounds like you could do with a workshop manual... so here

[Kordorn]

If this is the case you may need to remove the ignition switch from the end of the barrell if it contains a broken piece still.
To refit the barrel you'll need to release the steering lock. I use a screw driver.
Keep it in mind.

[emmalea81]

luckily steering lock releases like normal....phew ...hah

Got a barrel on its way so he goes nuthin .....

Thanks for your help!

[wetwork65]

Mine dis exactly same thing on the same day!
Replaced the barrel as he said - changed the brass pieces over from lock to lock (fiddly job) so I can use the old key and all is OK now.
Took two days - my car was at a relatively remote work site in WA.