Thread: Ignition key snapped in the lock ...

if you're not an amatuer locksmith, can you easily get it to one ?

('cause I think that's what you will need)

Originally Posted by 87County

if you're not an amatuer locksmith, can you easily get it to one ?

('cause I think that's what you will need)

I can't get the car to one. So far everyone I've asked has told me to get the ignition lock out of the car first, otherwise the locksmith charges a fortune.

Regards,
Norm

Getting the ignition barrel out is pretty easy. I replaced mine in a D1 in about 20 minutes with no prior experience.

The innards of the barrell had collapsed in mine, bought a new ignition barrel from Paddocks - about $50 to my door, had it rekeyed to match the rest of the car $35 local locksmith. Bunged it in, solved.

So I'd just remove it yourself and take it to a locksmith. The most difficult bit is undoing the bolts that hold the barrel in place as when they are tightened the head of them snaps off. WD40 for half hour, then a small flat screwdriver and gentle hammer taps started it turning and then just undo by fingers.

Originally Posted by seano87

Getting the ignition barrel out is pretty easy. I replaced mine in a D1 in about 20 minutes with no prior experience.

The innards of the barrell had collapsed in mine, bought a new ignition barrel from Paddocks - about $50 to my door, had it rekeyed to match the rest of the car $35 local locksmith. Bunged it in, solved.

So I'd just remove it yourself and take it to a locksmith. The most difficult bit is undoing the bolts that hold the barrel in place as when they are tightened the head of them snaps off. WD40 for half hour, then a small flat screwdriver and gentle hammer taps started it turning and then just undo by fingers.

Thanks! That really helps because I had no idea of what to do with the damn thing.

Regards,
Norm

if its not snapped off too far in with the appropriate dental scraper you can jag them out sometimes. a hammered scribe will also work if you are lucky.

I'll try some WD40 and a thin prong or something first. If that doesn't work I'll see about pulling it out.

Thanks all! Good advice!

Regards,
Norm