Fitting a key to a Perentie? Anyone done it & can give a run down of how to do it?

**spudboy** · 26th December 2013, 11:07 PM

Have been looking for a fairly obvious thread on how to replace the non-key ignition switch with a keyed version, but found nothing! I thought that anyone who bought a 110 recently would need to do this.

Anyway - I bought a set of these
Land Rover Parts - 3 BARRELS AND KEY SET ANTI BURST DOOR LOCKS SERIES 3 AND 101 F/C + 110/90 COUNTY (inc. ex-army 110) LIFT UP HANDLES on the advice of Roverparts. I originally called them to buy a whole steering lock/key, but they suggested this as a cheaper alternative, seeing as I wasn't that fussed about the steering lock part, and really only wanted an ignition key.

However there are no instructions on how to fit them.

How do I get the old barrel thingy out, and replace it with my new keyed version?

Thanks
David

**303gunner** · 26th December 2013, 11:13 PM

Edited: Wrong answer.

**THE BOOGER** · 27th December 2013, 01:14 AM

Most inspection places dont even check the ignition there is a thread I was reading it about 2 days ago but cant find it now maybe it was remlr forum. I have an ex army xt600 from mannhiem auction got it registered no keys needed

**87County** · 27th December 2013, 05:23 AM

Series 3 barrels fit doors & ignition (as in the ad you posted).

You don't end up with a steering lock but that's no bad thing either.

AFAIR when you get the assembly out there's a screw on the non-key end that you undo to take the barrel out - probably best to have the key in the barrel when you do this.

**spudboy** · 27th December 2013, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by THE BOOGER

Most inspection places dont even check the ignition there is a thread I was reading it about 2 days ago but cant find it now maybe it was remlr forum. I have an ex army xt600 from mannhiem auction got it registered no keys needed

Regency Park (The main inspection centre in SA) require the vehicle to have a key.

I got through because I took down my paperwork for the key I'd purchased online, and promised to fit the key as soon as it arrived.

**spudboy** · 27th December 2013, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by 87County

Series 3 barrels fit doors & ignition (as in the ad you posted).

You don't end up with a steering lock but that's no bad thing either.

AFAIR when you get the assembly out there's a screw on the non-key end that you undo to take the barrel out - probably best to have the key in the barrel when you do this.

I don't really care about a steering lock. It is going to live on the farm.

How do I get the old twisting bit out - so I can fit the key? Can I just lever it out? It doesn't look like there is any screw on the existing switch to undo, so I can't work out how to get that bit out so I can fit the new key.....

Maybe I should remove the shroud around the steering column and have a look once that is off.

**Rok_Dr** · 27th December 2013, 08:52 AM

Left field suggestion but how about fitting an engine immobiliser?

They are required in WA to get any vehicle registered. A chap I know had to get one fitted to register his Perentie and now has a pretty neat keyless start system like all the new cars are getting today. No immobiliser tag no start!

PS Any auto sparky will be able to fit one.

Cheers

Steve

**isuzurover** · 27th December 2013, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Rok_Dr

Left field suggestion but how about fitting an engine immobiliser?

They are required in WA to get any vehicle registered. A chap I know had to get one fitted to register his Perentie and now has a pretty neat keyless start system like all the new cars are getting today. No immobiliser tag no start!

PS Any auto sparky will be able to fit one.

Cheers

Steve

Not quite.

Only vehicles newer than 25 years old need an immobiliser in WA. So '88 and earlier don't need one - which covers most perenties.

6x6 of any age do not need one.

Immobilisers

**87County** · 27th December 2013, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by spudboy

I don't really care about a steering lock. It is going to live on the farm.

How do I get the old twisting bit out - so I can fit the key? Can I just lever it out? It doesn't look like there is any screw on the existing switch to undo, so I can't work out how to get that bit out so I can fit the new key.....

Maybe I should remove the shroud around the steering column and have a look once that is off.

Don't lever anythhing - just dismantle the shroud ,

**Rok_Dr** · 27th December 2013, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Not quite.

Only vehicles newer than 25 years old need an immobiliser in WA. So '88 and earlier don't need one - which covers most perenties.

6x6 of any age do not need one.

Immobilisers

Ta for that! It may be a grey area, as the way I read it the vehicle also has be be on historic/concessional registration to qualify. My understanding is that was why said colleague had to fit one, as he is using his daily. Transport inspector's interpretation on the day....

Still a neat way of avoiding having to fit a key ignition assembly.

Cheers

Steve

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