Bob, you are very correct.  You must drill a hole right where the spring is
and then use a nail or something to depress the spring and then you can pull
the lock out.  I have done this tons of times (I keep a spare ignition
switch and key in my tool box in case I get a junker van with no key.  2
mins worth of removing plastic covers and drilling and you have a van that
you can start and drive without breaking anything!)  The Jetta Bentley has a
really nice picture of this with measurements and everything of where to
drill (the ignition housings are identical to the van).  Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Bob Stevens
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 1:19 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Ignition Lock...not switch

After consulting the archives it appears the way to remove the ign. lock
from the cast housing is to drill a small hole in approximately the area
where the flat spring is located on the cylinder/lock. I have the new lock
cylinder so it's pretty easy to estimate where to drill by holding it up to
the lock housing when it's out, which appears to be on top of it. Is this
correct? Anyone done this? By the way, getting that plastick shim/spacer off
the steering column was the most time consuming of all when trying to get at
the switch/lock. Funny thing, my radio is now not coming on right away
unless I jiggle the key in the lock cylinder. Any help appreciated.
Bob

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