This part has a design flaw. The spring and pin eventually chip away in pieces. You’ll know internal damage occurred because it will start to bind and eventually it will fly out of its seat and get stuck. There are people who got stranded at gas stations. People who had to leave their cars running hours on end due to stuck keys. Remove the locking pin from this stupid design and your problem is solved.
This just happened to mine radio will come on but it will not turn past that no matter how hard I try and wheel is not even locked definitely going to sell my vw and will never be touching one again
I’m having the same problem on my 2013 vw jetta s .. the key goes in but won’t turn to start the car on like if it’s the wrong key or something but it’s not the wrong key .. I need help
Ok so ive got everything apart im trying to remove the old lick switch but i cannot turn the key to the on position to line up the holes to i sert a paper clip to get the ignition lock out. What did you do to get the key to turn?
How did you get the ignition out of locking cylinder? You didn’t show that part. I have He new locking cylinder but key won’t turn far enough to get ignition part out with the paper clip truck. Need help today if you see this message. Thanks.
This ignition fault is a perfect example of VW not standing behind their product & customers. I was totally impressed with my VW Sports wagon until this happened and no recalls, argh!.
Mike the Painter. I recognize voices and appreciate the time/effort you put into your videos. Always very informative with clear, concise explanations.
I did drill the hole and took that spring and pin out on the side. You do have to take all the guts out from the ignition cylinder before you drill that out. It does work! I didn’t have to order a new part and my car is working like a champ! It does take some time to gut it out and put everything back together in the cylinder after you drill the pin and spring out but it works!
Drilling three holes in the ignition cylinder and removing a couple pins and springs DOES work. Have done it myself, Drilled one hole where he has it drilled, removed the cap that was previously there. It reveals a spring and a pin. Then drill one hole directly below the first hole, have the centers of the holes be approx 15 mm away from each other. Then you will reveal a spring that you can remove. After this the lock should move a little. To ensure it doesn’t get jammed, drill one last hole the same size as the first hole. Drill this hole on the direct opposite side of the housing from the first hole. Ensure that the last hole is drilled below the middle line of the ignition cylinder. You will drill into the lock cylinder approx 7 mm. You will remove a pin possibly. These pins are approx 3 mm long and 1/2 mm wide, they are cylindrical. The pin removed from the first hole will be one cylinder type and a cube/block like multiple blocks put together, but tiny. You then then try hammering on the back side of the cylinder and irrigating the holes with penetration oil, although be careful as it may clump up in the lock and will jam it. Blowing with air fist may be required. After this the lock will be able to turn full capacity with no issues.
Seems as if this may fall into the category under: Overengineering; The issue of a major complication & subsequent failure of a designated part to properly function as originally intended, that occurs due to the failure of a specific & often times, otherwise insignificant part, that is usually housed within a larger part. An issue that would’ve been nonexistent, had a simpler & more practical, yet, equal in terms of proficiency, choice of design been applied & thus committed to during its initial manufacturing phase.
Owning a VW has been extremely frustrating. I'm never looking back to this brand when i finally get rid of this shitbox.
This part has a design flaw. The spring and pin eventually chip away in pieces. You’ll know internal damage occurred because it will start to bind and eventually it will fly out of its seat and get stuck. There are people who got stranded at gas stations. People who had to leave their cars running hours on end due to stuck keys. Remove the locking pin from this stupid design and your problem is solved.
Locksmith here, you are incorrect sir. Yes it does work. You just drilled in the wrong spot.
Yeah let me just take apart my steering wheel at the gas station real fast just to get my key out of the ignition....
This just happened to mine radio will come on but it will not turn past that no matter how hard I try and wheel is not even locked definitely going to sell my vw and will never be touching one again
Thanks for the Vid. This is another example of why I would never buy a VW again. Over engineering !!! WTF.
I’m having the same problem on my 2013 vw jetta s .. the key goes in but won’t turn to start the car on like if it’s the wrong key or something but it’s not the wrong key .. I need help
Ok so ive got everything apart im trying to remove the old lick switch but i cannot turn the key to the on position to line up the holes to i sert a paper clip to get the ignition lock out. What did you do to get the key to turn?
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How did you get the ignition out of locking cylinder? You didn’t show that part. I have He new locking cylinder but key won’t turn far enough to get ignition part out with the paper clip truck. Need help today if you see this message. Thanks.
This ignition fault is a perfect example of VW not standing behind their product & customers. I was totally impressed with my VW Sports wagon until this happened and no recalls, argh!.
Mike the Painter. I recognize voices and appreciate the time/effort you put into your videos. Always very informative with clear, concise explanations.
Thank you so much for making this video in such details and do much information. Really do appreciate it.
I did drill the hole and took that spring and pin out on the side. You do have to take all the guts out from the ignition cylinder before you drill that out. It does work! I didn’t have to order a new part and my car is working like a champ! It does take some time to gut it out and put everything back together in the cylinder after you drill the pin and spring out but it works!
What screw size did you use to take off the circuit board
Drilling three holes in the ignition cylinder and removing a couple pins and springs DOES work. Have done it myself, Drilled one hole where he has it drilled, removed the cap that was previously there. It reveals a spring and a pin. Then drill one hole directly below the first hole, have the centers of the holes be approx 15 mm away from each other. Then you will reveal a spring that you can remove. After this the lock should move a little. To ensure it doesn’t get jammed, drill one last hole the same size as the first hole. Drill this hole on the direct opposite side of the housing from the first hole. Ensure that the last hole is drilled below the middle line of the ignition cylinder. You will drill into the lock cylinder approx 7 mm. You will remove a pin possibly. These pins are approx 3 mm long and 1/2 mm wide, they are cylindrical. The pin removed from the first hole will be one cylinder type and a cube/block like multiple blocks put together, but tiny. You then then try hammering on the back side of the cylinder and irrigating the holes with penetration oil, although be careful as it may clump up in the lock and will jam it. Blowing with air fist may be required. After this the lock will be able to turn full capacity with no issues.
Great video! Thanks for posting.
It worked thank you
Was there a trick to switch the barrel? I got it out but it won't "click" back in and I can't see what I'm doing wrong
Seems as if this may fall into the category under: Overengineering; The issue of a major complication & subsequent failure of a designated part to properly function as originally intended, that occurs due to the failure of a specific & often times, otherwise insignificant part, that is usually housed within a larger part. An issue that would’ve been nonexistent, had a simpler & more practical, yet, equal in terms of proficiency, choice of design been applied & thus committed to during its initial manufacturing phase.