Factory Ignition Lock Cylinder? |
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Factory Ignition Lock Cylinder? |
Chris914n6 |
Oct 25 2017, 08:17 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The cam on mine is worn down and not turning the ignition switch as far as it needs to be turned.
Looking for a replacement that matches the late model (1975). Can't seem to find one. Plenty of similar Chinese made ones for other VWs that will fit but just look ghetto. If no factory style left then which brand of the other is good quality and uses a 914 type key? |
76-914 |
Oct 25 2017, 08:33 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
PM Mark Heard aka 914sixer. He can always find oem parts. The Radar O'Reily of 914world. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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mepstein |
Oct 26 2017, 05:01 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I sent the one from my '71 to tweet. He fixed the lock and made me a new key - the old one was very worn down. About a 1 week turn around. Works perfectly now.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Oct 26 2017, 05:39 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I have a couple of 75/76 ignition assemblies and can rekey it too your key.
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914Sixer |
Oct 26 2017, 08:06 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,989 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I know where there is one in Europe but they want 360 Euros. Any 72-74 lock with the chrome cap will work, you just have to use the 75-76 bottom.
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Chris914n6 |
Jan 3 2018, 05:49 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Disclaimer: I'm a CSOB (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I had some eBay bucks to burn so I bought an $8 924/944 early lock.
1st, it fits in a 75 housing. 2nd, it's a POS as far as quality. 3rd, see pics... Comparing both locks. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm5.staticflickr.com-431-1515023390.1.jpg) Differences in the piece I needed to replace. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm5.staticflickr.com-431-1515023391.2.jpg) Grind off protrusion mod. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm5.staticflickr.com-431-1515023391.3.jpg) Worn out piece replaced. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm5.staticflickr.com-431-1515023391.4.jpg) |
Mikey914 |
Jan 4 2018, 02:51 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Is it nice having to spend an hour modifying a brand new part that doesn't fit. When it should be something that takes you about 10 seconds to screw it together. I don't know about you but my time is worth something.
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Chris914n6 |
Jan 4 2018, 09:24 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Is it nice having to spend an hour modifying a brand new part that doesn't fit. When it should be something that takes you about 10 seconds to screw it together. I don't know about you but my time is worth something. First, I couldn't find a matching 75 914 lock. Second, all my other locks are worn in the same place, so likely others are to. Intermittent starter engagement problems anyone? Third, it took me less time than it would take you to rekey a new replacement, since there is no screwing involved (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Fourth, slow day at work so I stayed productive. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 5 2018, 07:59 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Ignition from a 75 and later bus, and rabbits are plug and play with a 75/76 914
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gothspeed |
Jan 6 2018, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
Can those 75 & later vw bus ignition tumblers be made to work in a 73' ignition?
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jim_hoyland |
Jan 6 2018, 10:22 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,418 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Seems like the later switch is different...Switch on right is lay; left is pre-75 and the middle one is what I found after opening up a switch.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 6 2018, 10:43 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
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gothspeed |
Jan 7 2018, 09:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
Are the front bonnet latch keyed tumblers still available?
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Chris914n6 |
Jan 7 2018, 10:49 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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