Lost Keys - Continued

[Mark T]

Hello all, I posted a question on the site a few months back asking for help on how to go about getting new keys cut for a maestro van. I got some very helpful replies especially from a person who advised me to take the barrel out of the ignition block having done so themselves.... I have forgotten the name and can't find the e-mail.

I am now attempting this and am stuck having stripped down the column for access. It's the sort of thing I'm sure there is a trick to and would be grateful if that person would get in touch as I have drawn a blank and am unsure whether to attack it from front or back.... anybody who has popped a ignition barrel... please give me a walkthrough or a call on 07843 ******.... help appreciated...

rgds,

Mark T :banghead:

[BikerGran]

It was me!

But

A) I didn't do it myself and...

B) It was the door lock we took the barrel out of not the ignition - this is only useful if you have (had) the same key for both.

Sorry I can't be more help.

[ChrisM]

I think the best way to go in your case would be a complete replacement lock set - this is an easy job and the club has full sets for sale. Contact Maria Cooke, the club spares secretary.

[BikerGran]

Why replace all the locks if you can get a key cut? It cost me £7!

[ChrisM]

Ah, perhaps I read that wrongly then lol...

[digital efi]

To strip the barrel out of the steering lock, you need to first remove the lock from the column by extracting the shear bolts.

Then remove the tiny screw(s) that secure the switch assembly into the end of the lock.

Next, look down the holes that the shear bolts came out of.

At the bottom of one of them, you will see the slotted head of a grub screw.

If you undo this screw, you can then remove all of the lock mechanism and barrel through the bottom end.

But take care, there are a few delicate components inside.

However, you still have the not too easy task of identifying the key profile from the lock tumblers (the barrel is not marked with a key number, even on the inside).

Good luck


P@ul

[BikerGran]

I just took the barrel complete to a locksmith - took about 5 minutes for them to make a key to fit the existing lock.

[tony]

you can nip to the scrapyard and get a complete lock set from there, i have seen lock sets on e bay for about £25