ignition barrel problems

Hi all, Had key and fob stolen, so have cleared the old key info from the van and had 2 new fobs reprogrammed - all works fine - have replaced the door lock and key with new. Question is can I simply replace the ignition barrel using the paper clip to release, or will this activate the steering...

hey guys, my 2011 multivan ignition is cooked, key turns to reds but cant crank unless i jiggle the key perfect and is getting progressively worse. rather then putting a new ignition barrel in it is it possible to put a push button start in? has anyone done this? if so where do i wire it to...

The van is a 2014 T5.1 Shuttle DSG. Occasionally, when I go to start the van the key will only turn to position 1, it sort of feels like it would if the steering lock was on (it isn't, the steering wheel is free), sometimes pushing harder on the brake pedal will allow the key to turn, although...

Good morning peoples, Need your kind advice, some 1 stolen the ignition barrel from my 2017 vw crafter van, i have asked 3-4 mechanics/auto locksmiths but no 1 have the idea how to program if i get a part from vw even. Any solutions for that, The 2nd problem is the steering wheel is locked...

my key now won’t turn in the ignition I park an go shop for 5mins an this happen where do you base

Hi. Maybe a rare problem ? When trying to start the (2 yr old) van, the ignition key turns past the usual spring-loaded stop (where it usually starts the engine) and just keeps turning round in the lock without "catching" anything, multiple times. Feels rough but not hard to turn. Not affected...

Hi, Had an issue today with just the Key turning in the barrel, tried a couple of time, the key had to be in the off position to remove it, now seems to be working again until next time!!! New barrel or switch issue, 2014 T5.1

Evening. I am after advice and information with regards the ignition barrel on my 2016 T6. I’ve owned the van since brand new and it has never missed a beat or caused me any issues but today when I went to start the van the ignition barrel would not turn to allow me to start the van. After...

Hi guys, Purchased my t6 last week from auctions and since then i’ve been having trouble with the ignition. It doesn’t happen every time but occasionally it will not let me turn the key to the final start position, I’ve tried with the spare key and get the same result. I have since purchased...