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Subject:1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
From:Laura Mangan
Date:Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:16:54 -0400

Hi all,

In need of assistance installing a new ignition lock cylinder in 85 1.9l
vanagon.

I've got the old, broken one out but cannot, I mean cannot get the new one
in properly....

What's the trick?

The part is from busdepot. When I put the key in the lock cylinder and try
to turn it, it doesn't turn.  Seems normal as the old one doesn't turn
either now that's it's out of the housing.

I attempted to put the new lock cylinder in the housing with the key in it,
and the cylinder won't stay in the housing, it slides right out and the key
won't turn.
Okay, so I take the cylinder out, Take the key out, and install. Goes right
in and clicks (locks) into place. But... now the key won't go in at all.

Please help. I can't find any info in the Bentley about it.

Thanks

Laura

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