![]() The ignition switch is a different topic. Is drilling it out the only way? In looking at my Bentley, it's all I'm finding. It's taking a few tries to get it started lately. I don't want to re-key my van, but think I do need to replace the ignition switch. I'm going to remove the replacement tumbler and try it. Somewhere in there the whole key piece with the wafer part pulled right out so I thought I had it whipped until I noticed a few metal pieces broken on the square part I pried/pounded out and the coupling piece. That didn't get it all the way out so more pounding on the bottom of the key portion and broke off the piece that couples the key to the ignition switch. Sure, as long as you're replacing whatever you destroyed- the ignition lock cylinder, with all the wafers there, and the key as well, you should be all set.īy looking at the thing before starting it seemed the best way to get it apart was to pound out the square shaped part on the side by using a wood block and driving out the steering lock post. Posted: Mon 11:51 am Post subject: ignition lock cylinder It seems like it would work fine but after my first attempt I thought it best to ask for help. Does anyone know if I can just swap out this piece to change the keying? The key is still in it and all the pins are in place. I have the tumbler part out of the original that has all the little pins. My Van is an 85 and the replacement came out of an 87. So, I went to the junk yard and got a different one. Too bad I didn't bother to look it up before destroying my ignition buy pounding and prying it most of the way apart. '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94, now gone. '86 7 passenger syncro, converted to westy pop top, project still in progress Old key on top, new lock code generated key on bottom, same van! I'll add the pin next time I am in there. All the doors have seven pins and the ignition had 10, so I figured it was secure enough as it is. Now that you mention this, I should have just added the pin and ground it down. I didn't do that because I was thinking I would get another correct pin from a spare ignition. ![]() Why would you rather leave a tumbler out than grind it down to fit correctly? Last edited by davideric9 on Sat 9:43 am edited 2 times in total It did make the process a lot easier and I wanted the tumblers to be exact and not close and no dremeling the off pins.įeels good to have this done and eliminate the extra keys. If you need advice with any other locks, including the syncro gas cap, I can post.īTW, before I began the rekeying, I did get an original key made from the lock code. I just finished rekeying all six locks in the van so now both vans use one key. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."Īmazing Job! I was going to tackle this over the holidays, Im glad I watched that first. I am sure this will be helpful for someone who wishes to give this a try. thank you for your contribution.just the kind of posts w/pics I like! Last edited by davideric9 on Thu 9:13 pm edited 1 time in total I just left the 10 spot blank.īentley 94.4 gives the location of the drill hole, just make a template.ġ987 Syncro Westfalia, stock (bought 1994)ġ986 Syncro Westfalia SVX, 3 knob (bought 2008) With another spare ignition, I was able to match up 9 of the tumbler to my other key. The tumblers are NOT the same as in the doors. Moderator note: All these threads are related: Here is the how-to on removing the ignition lock. This is how I rekeyed my vans to match so that I can use one key for both vans. Posted: Thu 1:10 pm Post subject: Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder '87 - Explained Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top Removing Ignition Lock Cylinder '87 - Explained
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