Ignition switch

[MAD304]

Hey fellas, anyone got idea's on how to remove the guts of an ignition switch if you "don't" have a key ?

Cheers,

Azz.

[colt]

Azz, I don't know where you are, but if the guys near you are anything like me, someone close is sure to have a collection of old keys that you would be able to try. Going to the recent Nats, I locked my keys in at Maccas, sure enough, one of my club guys was able to unlock my car.

The only other way is to cut the retaining ring.

Colin.

[zulu]

Azz, If the car is still keyed alike, you can dismantle the glove box lock & the key number 4 digits will be stamped on the barrel, same as the front door & boot / tailgate locks.

From this number, a larger dedicated locksmith can cut you a new key, failing that, try holding it in the off / lock position with a pair of pliers with cloth to protect from scratches, poke a piece of wire down the small hole while pulling outward pressure on the lock, you don't need to undo the ring around the lock this is done after.

Cheers, Gary

[MAD304]

Thanks guys, I should have expanded.........I intend on going for a new lock set all round so just need the guts out of the lock. I'll try a few keys I have lying around, failing that I might just use force  ;D

Cheers,

Azz.

[KFH]

I had a spare ignition switch lying around  without a key and in the off position- my key wouldn't work either.  Took it to a locksmith and they were able to pull it apart and key to the a key that I have.  They also had some genuine GMH key blanks as well.

Keith

[MAD304]

I'm too impatient for that Keith, sitting watching tv, crushed the barrel to bits and pulled it all out.

Not a mark on the switch itself  ;)

Force always wins.........


Azz.