Guest myba Posted March 13, 2006 My ignition switch spring broke a couple years ago and been starting it carefully ever since. Then the misses had to borrow it... broke the barrel, got the key stuck and jammed the starter on. So, one starter later and its time to replace the barrel. I've searched about replacing the barrel, undone the top screw, key in position 2, push tabs and it starts to pull out, thats fine, but should the ignition wires come out with it to unscrew the 2 screws at the back of the barrel - theres not enough slack in the wire to pull through the barrel container. I've got a spare ignition and am hoping to use the wiring block in the new switch Maybe I'm missing something but i cant see how to get this thing out, any pointers appreciated, thanks, ant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted March 13, 2006 isn't this just a push on plug? can't be sure as it's a while since i did mine; don't remember having any difficulty though what does the connection on the new barrel look like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted March 13, 2006 I should know this as I took mine out not so long back but I seem to have forgotten. I think the plugs should just pull off and the two screws at the back are to dismantle the actual barrel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest myba Posted March 13, 2006 yeah, would of been a good idea if i'd sent some piccies in the first place, in the second pic you can see the black plastic plug slides into the metal holder - and the screws in the first piccy needs to be un-done to get to split the two parts to get the plastic plug out. Hope this helps jog peoples memories, thanks, A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rick03054 Posted March 13, 2006 Just follow the wires back and undo the connections and carefully pull them through the column housing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted March 13, 2006 Are the cables tied up under the dash which could allow more slack? I've just remembered that I cut my leads at the plug to remove it. I should just point out that I've fitted keyless ignition so I wouldn't suggest that you copy that idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted March 13, 2006 ignoring the fact that it plugs into the barrel - what have you got on the other end of those wires? is there not another plug on the end of that? if there is, can't you just unplug it back there? damn - I just can't remember! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 242 3 Cars Posted March 13, 2006 There should be two plugs at the opposite end of the wires where it plugs into the rest of the car loom. IIRC they are usually on the trim panel behind the lower dash panel. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest myba Posted March 14, 2006 ahh, I see what you mean. I had a look at where the wires go and they dissapear out of sight. I'll have a good rummage and see what i can find thanks for your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
