How do I change a Peugeot 306 ignition barrel part 2?
If your original key will not go in all the way, I suspect that some of the internal parts will not move aside for the teeth of the key. Before you drill anything, spray some WD-40 or CRC oil into the key slot to free-up anything. Try tapping firmly on the ignition barrel to cause vibrations to allow the original key to enter. Finally, do you have a second key that may work better? Failing all this, the only thing your should drill is the little pin of the ignition barrel. Do not make any hole in the metal shaft any bigger… you don’t want to cause any problems installing your new ignition. There also a 7mm “set screw” that helps retain the barrel in place. Remove this, find this directly on top of the barrel casing. Remember, there is a reason why the key will not enter completely. But it recently fit? Try to make the small difference it needs to enter, before you get destructive. PATIENCE is important when working on a living thing….a car. ONE DAY LATER: I just went to the breaker
