Citroen don't sell ignition switches - True ?

Philjw · Unread post by **Philjw** » 29 Sep 2003, 16:50

I sent my good lady to buy a clip & a clutch cable for my 97 Xantia TD Estate on Saturday and told her to ask if the main dealer could supply the electrical side of the ignition switch as I fear that this may be the cause of the lack of rear screen heater.
The parts man told her that Citroen only supply the complete unit with the lock barrel & new key for £130 +.
This contradicts earlier postings on this forum. Can it be true?
If not does anyone know the part number (Jon?)
I'm still stiff from doing the cable & have a couple of hints gained from this excrutiating experience:
Tape the nut from the pedal pivot to an open ended 13 mm spanner with paper masking tape. Open a hole for the bolt with a pointed tool. Pull the spanner off when the bolt is tight.
Fix the metal clip into your long nosed pliers by tightening a nylon cable clip around the handles. This helps to get the clip in place on the plastic tube.
Phil

muunster1 · Unread post by **muunster1** » 29 Sep 2003, 18:33

It is true they only sell the compete key barrel and ignition switch
A cheaper option is to go to the breakers where you can remove the barrel assembly and remove the switch which is held on with a grub screw, you can fit the replacement switch to the original barrel.

jeremy · Unread post by **jeremy** » 29 Sep 2003, 21:42

Have a look at the GSF online catalogue - you will probably be pleasantly surprised.
jeremy