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1988 Vauxhall Vectra Repair Question


Topics covered: Steering, Ignition lock, Wheel.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on December 14, 2008

1988 Vauxhall Vectra Lock

Steering problem
1988 Vauxhall Vectra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 102000 miles

The steering and ignition lock key will not turn , have spent hours trying to get it unlocked, have been told that to fit a new barrel lock I have to first get the old lock turned to the second setting and incert a wire in a small hole at the side then it will slide out, but I'm unable to get the key turned, will I have to us force ? Hope you can help,
Avatar Asked by marinewill

Answer

Replied on February 16, 2009

you will have to drill the old lock out i'm afraid if you cannot get it to turn .. try using a little WD40 down the inside of the lock barrel

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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