Changing ignition barrel

mds141 · Post by **mds141** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:38 pm

As subject reads need to change over the ignition barrel on the valver due to it having given up the ghost. Easy DIY job? Any tips most appreciated. Mark.

RxBX · Post by **RxBX** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:10 pm

mds141 wrote:As subject reads need to change over the ignition barrel on the valver due to it having given up the ghost. Easy DIY job? Any tips most appreciated. Mark.

Hi Mark !
Did you not try the search facility ? As THIS link should be of help !

Have you got a replacement lock-set/ignition barrel or will you be sourcing/requiring one, (I possibly may have a spare, but would have to check) ?

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Post by **mat_fenwick** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:14 pm

Don't know whether it's possible on the BX but had a similar problem to yours on our Discovery. Our local locksmith cut a new key from the code (rather than simply making a copy of the worn original) which was some improvement but was completely cured by him replacing the worn tumblers in the lock itself. Only cost £30, so I'm sure there would be someone close to you who could provide a similar service.

I've rebuilt door locks before so it may even be possible on a DIY basis assuming you can get the tumblers. Personally I hate having mismatched keys, and a full lock set (including glovebox and filler flap) will be both rare and expensive.

mds141 · Post by **mds141** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 5:09 pm

Thanks for help guys. Ordered a new lock set off ebay for £20 proper valeo one. I'll get my local Citroen guru Dave Ashworth to fit it.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:53 pm

Is it much of a faff? the one on the TZD is really awkward and works when it feels like it!

RxBX · Post by **RxBX** » Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:20 pm

mds141 wrote:Thanks for help guys. Ordered a new lock set off ebay for £20 proper valeo one. I'll get my local Citroën guru Dave Ashworth to fit it.

Mark,

Sorry if maybe the bearer of bad news, if it's one of THESE (As I see one was purchased today) these are not a FULL lock-set

IIRC 'Kitch' found out that he'd overlooked this too and probably from the same E-Bay seller (LINK to thread) you may have picked up on this if you'd used the search facility 'ignition and barrel' and read thro' the threads (currently #5 in the list)

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Discoil · Post by **Discoil** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:06 pm

I had gone in the BX to a woodyard for some gear and on return couldn't start the vehicle due to the lock problem. Basic tools and borrowed a hammer. Had it dismantled in about 30 mins or so and then drove it home.
I got my complete barrel from a shop on the Wirral which cost about £78 at the time.
It can be done at the roadside !

. I've done these before in the dealership so roadside was a challenge and so easily overcome

Post by **Defender110** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:07 pm

RxBX wrote: IIRC 'Kitch' found out that he'd overlooked this too and probably from the same E-Bay seller (LINK to thread) you may have picked up on this if you'd used the search facility 'ignition and barrel' and read thro' the threads (currently #5 in the list)

Docchevron wrote; ''you can start the car with a fork, long finger nail, small penis''........dare I ask

Post by **docchevron** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:33 pm

the hamster wasn't keen either...

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:42 am

quickest way to change it is by swapping out the whole upper steering column, 4 screws, 4 nuts, 1 bolt and two wiring connectors, and easily done in 30 minutes.

RxBX · Post by **RxBX** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:13 pm

RxBX wrote:........................
Mark,
Sorry if maybe the bearer of bad news, if it's one of THESE (As I see one was purchased today) these are not a FULL lock-set
......................

Mark,
The missing/main part to the /\ lock-set is THIS part, but what a price and that's not even a for a full lock-set

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mds141 · Post by **mds141** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 6:24 pm

New ignition switch fitted today at Dave Ashworth's in Blackpool for £20. Thanks for replies and advice guys.

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