Date:         Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:49:00 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1985 ignition lock cylinder install help
Comments: To: Laura Mangan <laurakmangan@gmail.com>
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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