New Dubber
Hi, Can anyone tell me where you have to drill a T4 ignition switch housing to release the ignition barrel?
I recently replaced the switch, which fixed the intermittent starting problem.
Now it won't start at all because the tang on the bottom of the barrel has broken off.
Maybe that was what caused the problem with the switch in the first place.
All I need to do is drill the housing and poke something in there to release the barrel, but where?
I'm guessing I need another barrel or cylinder so any ideas for where to get this would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Jim
Volkswagen Enthusiast
Just Kampers have the replacement ignition barrel....as for getting the old one out - not sure about that one and I'd be especially doubtful about needing to drill it out.
Have a squiz around the Brick-yard or the VWT4forum (both in the UK) for posts about the ignition barrel
New Dubber
Sorry, I didn't mean you actually drill it out.
They all say you drill a small 1/8" hole in the housing which allows you to insert a very small screwdriver or similar to release the tab that retains it. Then it should just pull out. Thanks for your help. Will look into the other forums you suggested.
Volkswagen Fanatic
4litre6 is correct, I have found a diagram on where to drill & how to do it. I don't have a scanner but will try a photo later when I get a chance.
Understand how it works, troubleshoot logically BEFORE replacing parts.
2001 T4 TRAKKA Syncro 2.5TDI,2006 Mk5 2.0TDI Golf manual,2001 Polo 1.4 16V manual [now sold], '09 2.0CR TDI Tiguan manual,
Numerous Mk1 Golf diesels
New Dubber
That sounds great. At this stage I would settle for a simple description. A bit desperate!!
Cheers,
Jim
Volkswagen Fanatic
Here it is
Understand how it works, troubleshoot logically BEFORE replacing parts.
2001 T4 TRAKKA Syncro 2.5TDI,2006 Mk5 2.0TDI Golf manual,2001 Polo 1.4 16V manual [now sold], '09 2.0CR TDI Tiguan manual,
Numerous Mk1 Golf diesels
New Dubber
jets, you are a legend. Now I am going to see if it works. Cheers Jim
New Dubber
4litre6 what year is your T4 van, my barrel has just broken on a 2002 transporter and i need to replace it. cheers mark
New Dubber
Before I follow above instructions to remove the barrel, can somebody please tell me if I need to and how I would remove the reader coil for the immobiliser (marked 2201a on the picture)?
Can I just pull it off or is there a special technique?
Thanks!
Last edited by Dynamike; 20-09-2011 at 02:10 PM.
Volkswagenist
It should just pull of the locator is on the inside . Howard
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