Hello all. Great forum this.
My question : The ignition barrel of my 405 is busted. Can I get a new one that will work with the SAME key?
Am trying to avoid having to change all locks and only want to use one key for everything.
Cheers, Neil.
Can I change ignition barrel and keep same key?
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Some workshops do in fact make up new barrels to fit your old key.
Its a question of mastering the art of fitting small spring loaded tumblers in the barrel.
You would need a new barrel, as the bores for the tumblers are worn out making the tumblers tilt and then in most cases prevent the key go in.
I'd definately not do it for you, been there tried it
Its a question of mastering the art of fitting small spring loaded tumblers in the barrel.
You would need a new barrel, as the bores for the tumblers are worn out making the tumblers tilt and then in most cases prevent the key go in.
I'd definately not do it for you, been there tried it
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Me too Anders. Been there, tried the same, gave up in total frustration and failure Better to have a solidly reliable barrel than one that may remain a bit "iffy".AndersDK wrote: I'd definately not do it for you, been there tried it
You soon get used to having two keys. My last 205 had three As long as they all look different, no worries.
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It will. I had to replace the ignition barrel on my old 405 and it was no issue. I don't believe any 405s had an immobiliser..Neil34 wrote:thanx for your replies. i'm not against using 2 keys but (and sorry if this sounds ignorant) would the car still start without the old programmed key in position?
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That's not bad at all Last one I did was nearer fifty...Neil34 wrote: is that a lot?
AS for swapping the key blade; you'll be OK as long as the keys are physically the same. A lot of replacements are made to a totally different style.
If you can swap blades though, that'll be a good solution
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that wont be a genuine lock/key blade is it, sounds to cheap to me, if it is it probably dose not come complete with ignition switch, i still think your best opption is buy a new key cut to the original formular buy the dealers parts depot,
the only down side to that is if you lock barrel gives up, just after you buy the new key at £46 squide
regards malcolm
the only down side to that is if you lock barrel gives up, just after you buy the new key at £46 squide
regards malcolm