Ignition Barrel - Removal - No KEY - MINI2

Brayster · #1 (**permalink**) Jun 11th, 2009, 06:42 PM

I fear i already know the answer to this but is it possible to get the ignition barrel out of the steering column without the key?

I have bought a second hand steering column , as I have the dreaded clunk. But they didnt take the barrel out as I asked and say they are not sure if they have the key!!! and dont have the chassis no either... I can return it but it is almost new and a new one from bmw is £186 and i only paid £35 for this one and it has the button for the on board comp attached which i intend to wire up.!!
any ideas
Ta in advance

elitetech · #2 (**permalink**) Feb 7th, 2010, 01:34 PM

Just replacing my column now, got the key and still struggling to get the barrel out! Anyone know the secret, I guess you turn key and use a pin, just worried about snapping key!

elitetech · #3 (**permalink**) Feb 7th, 2010, 04:17 PM

Sorted mine using this link(doesn't help for guys without key)
Procedure to remove ignition lock barrel and get at tumblers

mab01uk · #4 (**permalink**) Feb 7th, 2010, 05:31 PM

Thanks for posting that, very useful information for carrying out this job.