URGENT!! Key Barrel Removal!

[Retro_Boy_G]

Can anyone tell me how to remove just the key barrel section of the whole unit? My key has snapped inside and I need to get it off and would prefer not to have to remove the whole unit. I've unscrewed the little alankey bolt which then released the actual ignition switch but I can't for the life of me get the key barrel out!

Kind Regards
Gianni

[cartledge_uk]

How much has snapped and how far down is it?

I had a snapped key in my AE92 charger and I just used the other half in the ignition and it worked fine.

[Retro_Boy_G]

I can't get the other bit out dude.

[mulaz]

Remove the steering cowl then look for a small brass pin on the barrel assembly .pressing the pin in with the key fully home then the barrel can be removed

[Retro_Boy_G]

Cheers dude! Managed to get the whole assemble for rather cheap!

Thanks for all your help

Gianni

[cartledge_uk]

I can't get the other bit out dude.

Leave the other bit in there.

I had half the key stuck in there, then I just used the other half to start it.


Glad you got it sorted though

[Retro_Boy_G]

Ok,now I'm stuck.. Everything is off but it doesn't seem to want to come off..

I believe it is something to do with a little clip that is holding the ballbearing section in place..

How the hell do you get that little circle clip off??

[tommundy]

As Mulaz says why didn't you just remove the barrel? It's a 2 minute job.

Remove the cowling around the steering column then there's a pin on top of the barrel. Press this in and you can pull the barrel out with the key (or what's left of it) one turn around.

Cheers,
Tom

[Retro_Boy_G]

Thanks man, that would have been easy if the key actually turned! haha..

Well, It's finally all on and it works. Thanks for all your help

Gianni