Charlie 0 1 Cars Posted April 23, 2017 Hi guys, me again. I've got a strange ignition barrel problem - I've searched the forum, but can't see anything in particular that addresses it. Basically, the spring has gone in the ignition barrel. I was just manually turning it back from the starter position , but recently it's been difficult to get the starter motor to engage. I've ordered a new switch, which has a cross profile at the interface between ignition and the switch, but I'm hoping for the best on that one. My question is, is there a spring in the barrel, or is it the switch, and have you guys seen a cross profile switch before? Regards, Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,650 Posted April 24, 2017 The spring is in the barrel not the switch. All the switches I have seen have a pattern I can best describe as a cross but with one half broken at 30 degrees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 0 1 Cars Posted April 24, 2017 Thanks Tom, The switch on the car had that profile too. Do you know if there's a way of replacing the spring in the barrel, or if there's how to guide anywhere? Thanks, Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,650 Posted April 24, 2017 Not that I know of, and I have tried previously to get the ignition barrel to bits, and failed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 0 1 Cars Posted April 24, 2017 So, last question - does anyone have any experience of the ignition barrel sets off ebay, or should I just bite the bullet and spend £170 with Peugeot for the ignition barrel and switch combo? Cheers, Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,737 Posted April 24, 2017 I have sourced Valeo ignition barrels from GSF in the past, I have seen them on the shelf at Neat Autos too. barrels come with the switch, they were far less than £170. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,737 Posted April 24, 2017 I have successfully stripped a citroen ignition barrel but they are a Simplex item so slightly different, never tried to take a 205 one apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzee stuff 33 1 Cars Posted April 24, 2017 I think I have a spare one with a key if its any use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 0 1 Cars Posted April 26, 2017 Thanks guys for the advice - I checked out GSF, but it was only £20 cheaper than main dealer - I ended up going with a £25 jobber off ebay - I'm not sure how long it'll last, but it seems to have done the trick for the moment. Cheers, Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
