Technical Ignition Barrel
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Technical Ignition Barrel
I can't remember specifically for a Panda, but for most Fiat steering/ignition lock barrels you need to have the key in the barrel and turned to the first position, then push a small screwdriver into the hole or gap in the side of the barrel housing. You can then pull the barrel out using the key.
There's a spring loaded catch that holds the barrel in but you can only press it when the key is in the lock and turned.
Dave.
There's a spring loaded catch that holds the barrel in but you can only press it when the key is in the lock and turned.
Dave.
Did you see the sprung loaded catch plate? Perhaps there's more than 1 hole and you're pressing in the wrong one. Or you could try the key in a (slightly) different position
As I remember, the barrel is a dark grey alloy whereas the catch plate is bright steel.
Did it work for anyone else?
Dave.
As I remember, the barrel is a dark grey alloy whereas the catch plate is bright steel.
Did it work for anyone else?
Dave.
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See I've tried before and failed, but never pushed the bit in with a screwdriver, so am going to try that method.
Oh yes, tried it yesterday. Was really easy. I'm really wound up that I didn't take the one out of the other donor Panda as I didn't know exactly how to do it. But it really is easy! I had to put it in and take it out again a few times to get my head around the ease. lol.
Jon.
Jon.
@MEP........ It's a long time since I've done this, do you remember exactly what position you needed to have the key turned to? I'm involved with another similar thread in the X1/9 section.
Dave.
Dave.
Hi Dave.
The key was in the 'Mark' possition. Pressed the little catch in with a flat head screwdriver and the lock barrel just slid out.
The key was in the 'Mark' possition. Pressed the little catch in with a flat head screwdriver and the lock barrel just slid out.
Hey Guys, I found some time yesterday to fit the barrel. I manage to remove it as described in your posting. Thanks all for your help. Finally I have all locks turn with ONE Key...yahooo
Glad you've managed it. Easy when you know how, lol. Bit wound up I didn't know how to in the past
Hi there I wonder if anyone can help me out, changed all the door locks on my partner's panda (other half here!) but stumped with the ignition barrel.
She pointed me to this thread but don't see where you are supposed to place the screwdriver when the key is turned to the first position. Worse yet a chunk of the metal surround broke off when trying (don't worry I've been told off already!) but this has not caused any problem with using it.
Took a picture so someone can hopefully point me in the right way of getting this changed over! Annoying after getting the boot and two door locks changed over and even making a custom spring to replace one of the missing door springs.
Thanks for any help.
She pointed me to this thread but don't see where you are supposed to place the screwdriver when the key is turned to the first position. Worse yet a chunk of the metal surround broke off when trying (don't worry I've been told off already!) but this has not caused any problem with using it.
Took a picture so someone can hopefully point me in the right way of getting this changed over! Annoying after getting the boot and two door locks changed over and even making a custom spring to replace one of the missing door springs.
Thanks for any help.
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Might need to remove the steering shroud as it was removed on the donor Panda when I removed ours. But before that, try shining a torch up the holes under the shroud incase it can be got to through those. I'll have a look at one of our Panda's with a shroud on tomorror for you
Jon.
Jon.
I will do I need to get some new photos next sunny day!
Will start a new thread soon an let you all know what the panda's been up to and the work thats been done to keep the wee 'beast' going.
Will start a new thread soon an let you all know what the panda's been up to and the work thats been done to keep the wee 'beast' going
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Top banana....cant wait...
kev
kev
Might need to remove the steering shroud as it was removed on the donor Panda when I removed ours. But before that, try shining a torch up the holes under the shroud incase it can be got to through those. I'll have a look at one of our Panda's with a shroud on tomorror for you
Jon.
An old thread that wasn't complete.
Where is this elusive hole to shove a screwdriver in? I am wanting to replace my ignition barrel and have the cowling on. Would rather not remove the steering wheel to complete this task. Can it be done, perhaps with the dash fabric out the way- I can't feel or see where to poke?
Unfortunately the cowling does have to come off, tried it on our 750 a month or so back and its not possible with it in place
Bump!
- just received the lock set from Italy,
do I have to remove the steering wheel to get the cowling off to change the barrel?
No probs to do the doors but how does the tailgate lock come off ( not looked yet )?
Any advice to save me mucking it up gratefullly received.
Ta.
- just received the lock set from Italy,
do I have to remove the steering wheel to get the cowling off to change the barrel?
No probs to do the doors but how does the tailgate lock come off ( not looked yet )?
Any advice to save me mucking it up gratefullly received.
Ta.
