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ho57ile
31-01-2014, 10:36 AM
Hey guys the ignition barrel is stuck and won't turn on my VZ. Apparently this is a common problem I was just looking for advice for the best person to call to get it fixed. Cheers.
JT3
31-01-2014, 11:56 AM
Diamond Lock and Key in Osbourne Park is where I went to mine when my ignition barrel was playing up. I couldn't turn the key from the "lock" to the "acc" or "on" position.
stumps.
31-01-2014, 12:10 PM
Isn't there some kid of trick to get it working momentarily

I think it was hitting the key inward with a small hammer, maybe get someone to confirm before trying
ReaperSS
31-01-2014, 12:33 PM
i know how to get it going but it incudes smashing the ignition housing, busting the switch off and a few other things i cant say here but best to do it the right way first
ho57ile
31-01-2014, 01:21 PM
Tired a few of the tricks i read online to no success, ended up calling out a mobile locksmith. Cheers for the help gents.
RICEY
31-01-2014, 04:51 PM
Fuuu I could have fixed this for you, didnt see it till too late.
Wrench
20-02-2014, 10:30 AM
Lewl. Only just saw this post. Had the same problem with my mums astra yesterday. Ignition barrel stuffed getting it replaced. There is a trick to temp fix it and get it working again, bloke from rac roadside showed me soo simple.
ho57ile
20-02-2014, 10:51 AM
Fuuu I could have fixed this for you, didnt see it till too late.

Only just seen this, expect a PM next time something fucks up.


Lewl. Only just saw this post. Had the same problem with my mums astra yesterday. Ignition barrel stuffed getting it replaced. There is a trick to temp fix it and get it working again, bloke from rac roadside showed me soo simple.

Yeah just ended up getting it replaced, was tight/sticking for a few months. Knew it was going to happen. No wonder holden are going under....
EVLO
20-02-2014, 10:54 AM
on the topic of ignition barrels, if i got a new one, can it be setup to work with my existing car key or do i have to have a new one?
ho57ile
20-02-2014, 11:55 AM
The locksmith will match the new barrel to your existing keys.
RICEY
20-02-2014, 12:37 PM
Depends on the car, some can be recoded some cant
EVLO
20-02-2014, 01:30 PM
thanks Mark... This is for the evo, i'll see what mitsubishi says.