how to remove ignition barrel from a vz executive

[keirren]

hi all ew to the forums just wondering how to remove the ignition barrel from my vz.the ignition is stuck and i cant turn my car on i have tried for hours and no luck any help would be greatly appreciated thanks

 

[torana355]

Use some graphite powder so you can start the car, i had the same thing happen to me then take it to a mech and they will install a new barrel for you.

 

[IvanTheTerrible]

It is very fiddly and chances are it is the switch thats seized not the barrel.

 

[PaulSV6]

Tried WD40 or Silicon spray?

 

[keirren]

thanks for the replies i ended up getting it out

 

[Ryan272]

thanks for the replies i ended up getting it out

just curious as to how you got it out? don't need to know, but interesting to learn these things.

 

[4XRD-VZ Calais]

hey im going through the same phase!. this started happening yesterday. I couldnt turn the key to start the car! After alot of fiddling and jiggling.. i managed to get it started. But last night was terrible. I wanted to start the car and the bloody key just wont turn. I tried fiddling with the steering wheel and turning at the same time but nothing!!.. I couldnt get it started last night and still cant this morning!!..PLEASE HELP!!

 

[impulsesv6]

mine is starting to do the same thing... key goes in and wont turn... with a little jiggling it eventually goes...

 

[keirren]

i ended up destroying the barrel then jammed a screwdriver in and turned it with a set of multigrips on the end of the screwdriver once the ignition was on i just pushed in the pin on top and pulled the barrel out.pretty rough i know but atleast i got it out

 

[4XRD-VZ Calais]

umm.. i have tried all day long and still cant get the key to turn. i have tried everything.!! looks like i have to remove the ignition barrel and do something!. anyone out there who has the same problems and has resolved it??