ignition switch wanted, quite urgent?

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Andy G
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ignition switch wanted, quite urgent?

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the ignition switch on my newly aquired GTi has failed, in that the key end has broken from the key and there's no way I can retrieve it. So does anyone have a decent one I could buy?
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Try these people if you want a new one £37.92.


http://www.aepdirect.com/citroen-part.aspx
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Post by Andy G »

thanks, I've ordered one and it should be here in a few days, looks quite straight forward to fit.

Thought I'd go new on the basis if I got a used one I may end up in a similar situation a few months down the line.
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Fairly simple to fit,

Remove the steering wheel and column shroud.

Then remove a tiny little bolt in the side of the ignition barrel. Withdraw the barrel and detach wiring which goes under the dash towards the centre console.

Nice easy clean job!
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in the haynes it says you have to turn the key between position A & C to allow the spring release to be pushed in & that will allow the barrel to be removed. Mine won't move but I am ever hopeful it will be an easy job. Should be here tomorrow so thursday eve I'll be working in the rain no doubt!
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Post by Andy G »

well retrieved broken part of key, but still cannot get the spare to go into the barrel. Lots of wiggling and oil still no joy. Oh well there's always tomorrow!
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