The key doesn't turn at all. Not even one click!!! the tumblers are completely jammed. I also just bought the Bently service manual but they don't offer a solution to my problem. I have been searching the web for days and at this stage I know I have only one of two solutions: to drill a small hole where the entry for the pin should be if the key would've turned, then use a pin to remove it; or drill straight through the center of cylinder to destroy the lock tumblers and then turn it to line up with the pin hole, and use the classic method to remove it. Before I attemp either, I need to know if anyone tried them and which one will work better or work at all? I already ordered a new cylinder from dealer so the problem is in removing the old one. Help please.
Nevermind. I solved it. For those who face the same problem, here is what I did. I called a locksmith and signed a liability release form for him to even touch the car. I removed the steering covers and the EWS electric ring to clear the way to the mechanical key lock cylinder. I also unplugged the ignition switch wires and removed the airbag fuse just in case. The locksmith used a flat screwdriver with square shaft and clamped it with pliers, then he turned it back and forth till it turned to position II (Run position). He then just put a paper clip and released the cyliner. It was as simple as it sounds. We put the new keyed cyliner in and then the ring and plugged all wires and fuses, and the car started... I was so relieved. No drillng or worse, replacing the whole steering column as the dealer wanted to do and charge me over a$600. I put my solution here as I wished someone has shared there's ans saved me a week of agony. Cheers.
I help with this,You need to unscrew four screw under the steering wheel and remove those two cover and then use chisel to loose the bolts with no head and you can take it out,the company use bold that after you torch it the head will snap.Than in stole the new on.
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Easy, put the key in the ignition turn it one turn, then get a paperclip or something a little bigger in diameter, there is a small hole on the front of the ignition. put the clip inside the hole & it should release a keyway. then you simply pull the barrell out. you may need to wiggle it a bit to dislodge it.
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Key broke off in ignition, but would turn on when the rest of key was inserted. Now it will not work at all. I'm broke. What would be the cheapest way to go? Go to a dealership, call a locksmith? Is this something a person can fix themselves?
The key only move too number one what i nedd to do to fix it this problem
Can't get ingition lock cylinder to lock back into place
Not sure how long ago you posted this but I have been trying to get my new lock cylinder from dealership in for over a month. I even went to the dealership and tried to pay them to do it. After waiting over an hour and a half they came out and told me it was the colander that was worn out and for around $600 they could replace it today:))) I kindly said no thank you and they "discounted" their labor time from $100 to $25 for doing nothing... When I got home I tried to put the old one back in. Went in first try bit then I couldn't get it back out, I ended up carefully drilling it out. Next day went back to dealership parts store and told them they either ordered the wrong part or sold me a defected part. They said they had already ordered a new one:) two weeks later I went back to check why it was taking so long and they said it came in and was there... After about 30 minutes they came back and said it got lost somehow and they would overnight order it they would have it tommorow. I called back at end of next day to check if it came in they said no after you left we talked to our shop mechanic and he said they never ordered it because the ignition wasn't the problem it was the coledar:(((
So here's what I ended up doing... I new something was keeping it from going all the way in so I ended up taking my flex shaft(dremel) putting a splitting disk ob and on the lock cylendar behind black plastic ring there's a thin piece of metal sticking up that fits into colander notch. This keeps the cylinder from spinning when turning key... I cut about 1mm off an tried, still nothing. I cut about .5mm off and it went right in first try;))) be careful not to cut too much off... This worked for me and I hope it will help someone else. Makes me wonder how many poor soles have bought a new colander???
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Remove the battery for safty
It easy when you no how in my case the key just spin around
some time lock in place position one and half way and the engine stay on. my wife say the engine stay on.
ANY WAY IT TOOK ME TWO DAY I PUT THE PAPER CLIP IN THE HOLE I GOT A LARGE ONE FILE IT DOWN I COULD OF USE A SMALL PAPER CLIP WHEN I REMOVE THE BARREL SO EASY.
NOTE THE BARREL NEED GREASE AND THE LITTLE MECHCANICAL PART OUT SIDE THE BARRAL HAS TO MOVE FREELY SO GOOD GREASE AND RESEAT OF THE BARREL WORK FOR ME.
The reason it took two day i put the pin in the hole at the first position then twist the key clock wize untill it lock.when you move the key anti clock wize key should feel srung in my case some time it was not. keep trying the hole should be between the first position and half way,(1/4 of the way the pin should go in 22mm just short of wiggle it and pull at the key if it is not done right the key will come out i save $80 plus part keep trying..
The sea saw on the barrel is sring loaded the pin in the hole just push one end of the sea saw it so easy when you no how remember 1st position lock
move it 1/4 of the way the hole and the sea saw is just there just wiggle the pin..
Ignition key does not always connect properly with barrel
SOURCE: my ignition will not turn/ ignition lock cylinder
Not to burst your bubble but this happened three times on my focus. The dealership is your best option and yes, I had to have it towed there. You can try calling the ford customer service line and explain your problem nicely. This is a common problem for the focus and they may extend the warrenty coverage( they did it for me)...you will have to pay 50 to 100 dollars but it beats tearing into the steering column only to find out that you will need to have it towed to the dealership anyways. Been there, done that, wont do it again.
SOURCE: how do i replace ignition cylinder in volvo 2002
The link below is not for your exact model, but may be of help:
http://volvospeed.com/Repair/ignition_S80.html
SOURCE: replacing a ignition key cylinder lock housing
the thing is that you can replace it, but the still will not run, the transponder and key have to be reprogrammed at the dealer only
Disconnect the battery ground cable. . 
Disconnect the Passlock? electrical connector. 
Important: Ignition switch lock cylinder that won't rotate or is seized. 
Connect the electrical connectors. 
Turn the key to the ON/RUN position. Install the ignition lock cylinder into the ignition switch. If you turned the key slightly while removing the lock cylinder, you may have to align the white colored ignition switch rotor (1) with the lock cylinder (2). You can rotate the ignition switch rotor (1) with your finger. 
Position the ignition switch to the instrument carrier. 
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The key doesn't turn at all. I should've done this before I got to this state. How can I remove the cylinder if the key doesn't turn at all?
i need to replace ignition switch 1998 316i barrel just turns around and around catches sometimes
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