Changing Ignition Barrel on Escort/Orion...

[tvradict]

Well, got my new door lock kit yesterday. Kit includes 2 door locks, boot lock, pertol cap barrel and ignition barrel. Door locks, simple, boot lock, easy but I haven't got the right headed tool to undo the securing nut, petrol cap is easy enough but haven't got a petrol cap at the mo. The only one I'm struggling with is the Ignition Barrel, and the haynes manual is about as useful as a chocolate fire guard

Now, I've got the Steering Column Shroud off, removed the multiplug from the other end of the barrel, but it doesn't matter how much I wiggle, twist, push or pull, the damn barrel will not move.

Anyone changed the barrel before?

HELP!

Stuart.

[Mad Dave]

I may be able to shed some light on it - i had to change the barrel on a friends Mk6 Escort (P plate). I THINK we either twisted it, or removed all the stuff on the opposite end to where the key goes in, then it just came out. Also, theres a little pin that you need to push in, in order to release the barrel.

This will probalby only be of use if you have a Mk6, but you dont state which year your car is!

Hope this helps!

[deltaf]

Put the key in the barrel, and push in the little spring loaded pin, it should come out no problem.

[tvradict]

Dave, car is a '93 Orion (but I said escort in the title cos it's an identicle car, except the boot).

Thank you to you both, when I finished my dinner I will brave the rain and the cold to go out and change it. There is very little (if any) in the workings of the Escort/Orion over the years, the haynes manual only gives differences on certain things, so hopefully it will work.

This "Spring Loaded pin" - is this the pin the round black module is connected too which has 4 wires soldered to the connection on the back, the one that with the key in, sticks out another half inch?

[deltaf]

No M8, there should be a little steel spring loaded pin that you can see from underneath IIRC.
Put the key in the barrel and the pin should be pushed in with a small screwdriver.
If you dont use the key, itll be impossible to withdraw the barrel cos the internals will lock it up.
Hope this helps.

[tvradict]

Ahhh, I see. Will need to go out and have a look now!

Cheers!

[farmboy]

The only one I'm struggling with is the Ignition Barrel,

1. remove the shroud
2. Insert key and turn to position 1
3. press the locking pin (at about the 1 o'clock pos, and quite near the key end) with a pointy implement, and pull out using the key.
4. You might need to twist the barrel slightly as you're pulling.

HTH. I can mail you a picture to locate the pin if you need it.

>> Edited by farmboy on Saturday 18th January 21:34

[tvradict]

Thanks all!

I did it! Now everything works using the new key! Except the damn boot because the holding nut is rusted in postion
That pin isn't exactly visible! I think Henry intended it to be a 'dealer only job'

Now I just need to sort the Alarm Activation thingy on the Drivers door, and it's good to go!