ignition barrell swop

[mrmurf]

hi is it poss to use a ignition barrell from a mk3 on my 1997 2.5 non turbo as i have to pull the key out about half way before it turns and its getting wers ive got a complet lock set brand nuw for a m3 any help would be great thanks

[dodgy01]

i would think not as your 1997 will have a transponder in the key

[mrmurf]

ok thanks looks like she will be off the rosd for a bit

[GAZ.]

There is a way round this but your van will no longer be immobilised when the key is removed. you can fit the MK3 lock barrel and use the new key, just tape the old key inside the ignition cowling near the barrel, and the imobiliser will see the transponder in the key and will start as normal.

[mrmurf]

thanks ill give it a go