Ignition Barrel

fordon · 23-12-2007, 12:58 PM

Lost keys to AU,
Wondering how you change ignition barrel on a AU.

Sheer bolts you would chissel hammer them out,could u drill thru them ?

Once i pull the whole ingnition barrel out,i could either replace the whole lot with a 2nd hand from wreckers or just replace barrel with new?

My concern is,with smart lock smart sheild would i have promblems when replacing ignition barrel,ECU wont register to start with new ignition barrel ?

cheers,

EvilChief · 23-12-2007, 01:49 PM

smartlock will need to be reprogrammed for new key coding or vs versa

fordon · 28-12-2007, 09:50 PM

Is there a code on ignation barrel or something you can give ford and ford can just cut you a new key to fit orginal ?

Fairlane · 28-12-2007, 09:59 PM

Yeah with a VIN number your should be able to get ford to cut you a new key- without needing to destroy your igntion barrell

fordon · 28-12-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairlane

Yeah with a VIN number your should be able to get ford to cut you a new key- without needing to destroy your igntion barrell

Sounds too easy

I guess ford will charge a bit for doing this ?

I guess it be cheaper and easier than replace the whole lot and this way you still get a key for the door ?

Bucknaked · 28-12-2007, 11:15 PM

Give Shaun Traynor a call at Belconnen McGraths. He's the service Manager there. Tell him what you need. Just mention that you were referred to him. Butter him up, so he might give you a good deal

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waggaclint · 29-12-2007, 12:31 PM

you can just pop the barrel out without touching the lock mechanism...from memory you turn ign one click and there is a little button type thing ya push and the barrel will slide out....if ya using a new barrel and key you will have to get in coded by a mechanic with a good scan tool or ford.....

fordon · 29-12-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by waggaclint

you can just pop the barrel out without touching the lock mechanism...from memory you turn ign one click and there is a little button type thing ya push and the barrel will slide out....if ya using a new barrel and key you will have to get in coded by a mechanic with a good scan tool or ford.....

Cant turn one click as no key to turn :-p lol

You can buy the barrel it self for 30 bucks,so if i can just pop out barrel slot new one in,will the car work normally or will it go crazy and think its being stolen ? :-p

Bosman · 29-12-2007, 11:07 PM

Mate just take vin to ford get key code. Go to a master locksmith and get cut , they will also be able to program key to car. I can , cut and programmed about 120 to 200 depends on travel. Cheers Bos