Date:         Thu, 15 Apr 2004 09:30:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Ignition lock removal
Comments: To: Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Do you need to have the key for this to work?
Does the lock have to be turned to the "on" position?

Junk yards don't seem to leave the keys in the ignition.

Larry A.


Steve Sandlin wrote:
> To pull the lock out, you will have to drill a small access hole in the
> housing to depress the spring retainer.  Drill a 3/16" hole in line with
> the
> top of the keyway 1/2 inch back from the edge of the casting.  drill
> carefully, as you only want to go through the first layer.  If you examine
> the new lock, you'll see the 1/8" wide leaf spring that engages in a
> slot in
> the lock housing.  After you drill the hole, depress the spring and slide
> the lock out.  Easy to do.
> Steve Sandlin
> Steve's Lock Shoppe
> http://www.steveslockshop.com
>
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