I had a bit of a problem getting the key to turn in the ignition lock today, it had been becoming a bit erratic for a while with the starter position losing its contact during churning the V8 over. I guess it's simply worn out.
I'm hoping I can change the barrel and switch but does anyone have any pointers?
Easy job, take cowl off pin punch the blind bolts loose (they may already be loose) & take old one off, make sure the peg for steering lock is located right & refit.
and make sure you replace the indicator knock off ring correctly - get it upside down and you will notice the difference cos your indicators wont stay on properly!!!!
It's even easier if it's an ex MOD 110, like mine!
I'll use the excuse that I drive a number of different vehicles and as my old s3 had a lock I assumed the 110 did and hadn't twigged why it never came on.
Anyway my mate fetched the new assembly from DLR and I was going to collect it but went out to fit some xmas lights for my daughter first. Switch finally packed up when I tried to leave her house and I took the cover off, lo and behold a simple switch and no lock! I managed to get home by holding it together but it got very hot. I expect I have a spare from the 101 that will be a direct replacement and with luck I'll get a refund from DLR.
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