Tada! It wasn't me. I thought I just couldn't figure it out.

Would you believe that I got 2 poorly manufactured ignition cylinders in a
row.

I got my old cylinder back in and turning, so the housing is functioning
properly.

I am in Search of a lock cylinder.
Does anyone have an original one, in working condition with a key?

Many thanks!

Laura

On Sep 12, 2017 11:32 AM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

Laura,

Another option is to go to www.thesamba.com and search the classifieds for
“parting out vanagon.”  You’ll find someone who will pull the lock housing
for you.

Stuart

*From:* Laura Mangan [mailto:laurakmangan@gmail.com]
*Sent:* Sunday, September 10, 2017 1:33 PM
*To:* Stuart MacMillan
*Cc:* Vw
*Subject:* RE: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help

Hey all

An update.

So, turns out the lock I ordered from busdepot was faulty. But they happily
sent me a replacement (thanks!)

This one turns freely, but I still appear to be having trouble. It seems
like it's the housing. I spoke to steveslockshop, he's unsure, as he
doesn't deal with the housing. I also spoke to a vw shop and the guy said
it sounds like the steering wheel column lock thingy inside the housing is
stuck, or jammed.

The tab (in the housing, where the steering column slides on) seems to move
freely in and out.

When I place the lock cylinder into the housing, it no longer turns.

I'm so frustrated by this project. Please help!!

Thanks

Laura

On Aug 24, 2017 11:49 AM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

Contact Steve, he’ll know: http://www.steveslockshop.com/

Stuart

*From:* Laura Mangan [mailto:laurakmangan@gmail.com]
*Sent:* Thursday, August 24, 2017 4:36 AM
*To:* Stuart MacMillan
*Cc:* Vw
*Subject:* RE: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help

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