This video was a life saver. I lost my only key for my 1973 Thing and got to the point where I needed to get the core out. Without the key I could not disengage the steering wheel lockout, so I couldn't pull the whole assembly. Knowing to press in on that spring clip to get the core out was NOT something I was going to figure out unless I had been able to remove the assembly and look at it from all directions. Thanks again!
I was supposed to drill out a lock cylinder today at work, just to get a new project rolling around. it's a Super Beetle, had to bolt the pan back to it too. Anyways I drill dead center right into the lock... And I just brain farted and went clear through it. Looks like I probably damaged the steering wheel lock mechanism too. Thanks for this video, I'm more confident that I can fix it now. Wish I would've looked this up immediately before i even picked up the drill.
i saw a 72 super beetle for sale where the ignition tumblr was shot so this helps me a lot deciding whether or not to get the bug. thanks for the info.
whoever couldn't make a copy of your key because of the age I call bull crap on whoever told you that I just went and had a key made just from a code today and they were able to.. thanks for the video I'm going to have to do the same thing on my ignition someone changed out my ignition so the door key and ignition key were a different cut.
Hey, thanks for the comment. I was told the key was too worn down to make a copy, so I just went ahead and make the switch. It was a pretty easy job. Best of luck!
I start a 72 project today I turn the steer wheel and it’s got locked the keys I have won’t turn over You think I need to change ignition Celynder in regard to free the steer wheel ?
Hey Jimmy, I'm not sure what you are trying to ask. But if I guess the answer is, the grease is not necessarily to help the cylinder slide in, but for the end of the cylinder that makes contact inside.
@@vwbeetlesfordummies ahh okay, but my issue is, on the inside of the space where the ignition cylinder goes there appears to be a small pin like thing on the left that's stopping the actual cylinder from going in all the way
I have a 1970 Volkswagen beetle, however when I tried to remove the ignition, it seems it doesn't have that small tab. I'm not sure what to do aside from drilling a hole on the side?
This video was a life saver. I lost my only key for my 1973 Thing and got to the point where I needed to get the core out. Without the key I could not disengage the steering wheel lockout, so I couldn't pull the whole assembly. Knowing to press in on that spring clip to get the core out was NOT something I was going to figure out unless I had been able to remove the assembly and look at it from all directions. Thanks again!
So glad it was helpful!
I was supposed to drill out a lock cylinder today at work, just to get a new project rolling around. it's a Super Beetle, had to bolt the pan back to it too. Anyways I drill dead center right into the lock... And I just brain farted and went clear through it. Looks like I probably damaged the steering wheel lock mechanism too. Thanks for this video, I'm more confident that I can fix it now. Wish I would've looked this up immediately before i even picked up the drill.
Glad I could help!
Thanks for posting this. I think it works on most early VW's!
i saw a 72 super beetle for sale where the ignition tumblr was shot so this helps me a lot deciding whether or not to get the bug. thanks for the info.
Thanks for the video it really helped I bought a VW that had a broken key in the ignition
Thanks for the info. I think this works for my 71 super beetle.
Perfect video! Thanks so much!
Thank you!! I bought a 73 Super project with no key! You rock!
I have one, lost keys, I hope I can do it
whoever couldn't make a copy of your key because of the age I call bull crap on whoever told you that I just went and had a key made just from a code today and they were able to.. thanks for the video I'm going to have to do the same thing on my ignition someone changed out my ignition so the door key and ignition key were a different cut.
Hey, thanks for the comment. I was told the key was too worn down to make a copy, so I just went ahead and make the switch. It was a pretty easy job. Best of luck!
Thank you very much,you helped me much,to know about key - ignation.!
I know I am kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good site to watch new tv shows online ?
@Sage Darwin i watch on flixzone. You can find it on google =)
@Jackson Leonel Yea, been watching on flixzone for since april myself =)
@Jackson Leonel Thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) Appreciate it!
@Sage Darwin no problem :)
Thanks it will work on my 1981 rabbit
i love you mr. spears
You don't press on the black piece of rubber. You have to stick something in the hole about the little black rubber to release the switch.
I start a 72 project today I turn the steer wheel and it’s got locked the keys I have won’t turn over
You think I need to change ignition Celynder in regard to free the steer wheel ?
Hey Rico,
Sometimes if you just wiggle the steering wheel while you try and turn the signal it'll unlock. Give that a shot.
Where did you order the new lock cylinder from?
Hey Jimmy,
I got mine from partsgeek.com for about $9.95
@@vwbeetlesfordummies thank you
When I try to put the new ignition cylinder in all the way on the left side, is that what the grease was for?
Hey Jimmy,
I'm not sure what you are trying to ask. But if I guess the answer is, the grease is not necessarily to help the cylinder slide in, but for the end of the cylinder that makes contact inside.
@@vwbeetlesfordummies ahh okay, but my issue is, on the inside of the space where the ignition cylinder goes there appears to be a small pin like thing on the left that's stopping the actual cylinder from going in all the way
I have a 1970 Volkswagen beetle, however when I tried to remove the ignition, it seems it doesn't have that small tab. I'm not sure what to do aside from drilling a hole on the side?
So, I have seen this before. In some models there isn't a hole to push the tab. I heard the best thing to do is to drill a hole in the side.
@@vwbeetlesfordummies thank you so much. I wasnt sure what to do exactly but I finally managed to pull out that thing without damaging any part.
Thank you!!!
How to unlock steering wheel, no ignition key
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