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Subject:Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
From:Laura Mangan
Date:Thu, 24 Aug 2017 07:36:07 -0400

Thanks. Great for the removal, but can't get it back in. Any ideas anyone?

On Aug 23, 2017 7:01 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> Maybe this will help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpoLrbNFSl4
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Laura Mangan
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 2:17 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
>
> 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
>
>