1996 Volkswagen Polo New barrel ignition fitted

1996 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
45,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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GERARD88
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Hi,
I have just fitted a new barrel lock to my ignition - I removed the old one by drilling a small hole and using a punch to help me remove the old one - this went really well. I have fitted a new barrel but haven't yet re-asemled the steering and electrics.
I put the key in the lock and it won't turn!
My question is: Do I have to put the steering back together to find out if the steering lock is faulty or should the key be turning the lock even if the electrics are not connected?

Thanks Gerry
Nov 28, 2009 at 7:17 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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if you are calling the "barrel lock" the lock cylinder, then it should be able to turn without anything else hooked up to it.
Dec 2, 2009 at 4:29 PM
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