80q ignition lock switch replacement

[Bernie Strub]

BTDT.  It was a year or two or so ago, so all the details are beginning to
unfocus.  However, I do know that I got my parts from SJM Autotechnik
(satisfied customer, no beer!).  Scott also faxed me the directions from his
factory manual.  I don't know if they are included in the Bentley, don't
have one of those for a Type 89.

I removed the steering wheel and dash, and I believe the bottom of the dash
under the steering column.  Seems to me I then unfastened the two screws
holding the column to the dash, allowing it to drop an inch or so.  Once
there, I had to drill a small hole in the lock cylinder housing in a
predetermined location (well-described in the directions), and pressed in a
pin while removing the lock cylinder.  The one I replaced was well-worn,
practically falling apart when it came out.  As a result, I was unable to
reset the tumblers to match the rest of the car.  A locksmith could
undoubtably reset everything, but it has not been enough trouble to do that
yet.

BTW, removing the dash is great in ty89 cars, due to being all-electric.
There is no speedo cable, just some electric connectors.  However, removing
the turn/headlight switch combo is a bit trickier until you find the single
screw that clamps the switch combo to the column.  I distinctly recall
removing that switch combo, so you must have to take them off as well.  Oh
yeah, I had to buy a set of torx driver sockets to get the right one for
unbolting the steering column.  I'll have to look to see which size that
was.

Hope this helps.  If you need, I can try to look around for the directions
and the torx size.

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