Hi everyone , I am currently trying to replace the keybarrel and ignition switch on a 2.0 TDI ,mk 6 Golf , 09. It has been locking up and getting difficult to start ,difficult to stop ,and sometimes the steering lock hard to get off too!

I have managed to get the whole thing off and removed the key and tumbler/aerial ring unit off of it ! I have purchased an after market unit and wanted to mate that back to the barrel and refit!

I think the whole things got sloppy and worn and jams up ? The ignition switch is original and the cars done 190,000 miles so an new switch isnt a bad idea !

Whilst trying to dissassemble the old unit I mistakenly turned the key to the left and the lock shot out . I have recalled seeing somewhere ,that if this happens when the barrels off the column ,it will be impossible to get the lock back off again , as it has a double lock type thing on it ?? Is this right ??

Thanks in advance for any info ,as the whole operation is a bit tricky already !!!