Hi all:
When i purchased my 87 Cabrio, the glove box was keyed differently than the doors and ignition and when the ignition tumbler went on my (now daughter's 89 is), I simply purchased a new key tumbler assembly rather than wait for a properly keyed tumbler. After searching around I found several write ups on how to make the change and purchased two new driver's door cylinder repair kits as well. I followed this excellent write up on changing the ignition tumbler http://ift.tt/1dxFd1e. I don't have a grinder so I started filing down the black cap by pulling the cap across a file (not really an easy way to secure this in a vice without potential damage). After about 15 minutes of that nonesense, I thought that I should get my dremel with a cutting wheel and finish the job. It was all quite easy and I had plenty of new leftover bits from the two door cylinders to use virtually all new parts.
Here's a few tips. Use a punch (everyone has these right?) instead of a nail to knockout the lock pin in the door cylinders. Use ChannelLocks to install the new pin rather than a hammer. Try out your work with the door closed otherwise, you'll think that it is still messed up as it won't lock when open.
Fixing the door cylinder is VERY EASY and most anyone should be able to accomplish this. The P/N is 51219061343. I purchased mine from RM European.
When i purchased my 87 Cabrio, the glove box was keyed differently than the doors and ignition and when the ignition tumbler went on my (now daughter's 89 is), I simply purchased a new key tumbler assembly rather than wait for a properly keyed tumbler. After searching around I found several write ups on how to make the change and purchased two new driver's door cylinder repair kits as well. I followed this excellent write up on changing the ignition tumbler http://ift.tt/1dxFd1e. I don't have a grinder so I started filing down the black cap by pulling the cap across a file (not really an easy way to secure this in a vice without potential damage). After about 15 minutes of that nonesense, I thought that I should get my dremel with a cutting wheel and finish the job. It was all quite easy and I had plenty of new leftover bits from the two door cylinders to use virtually all new parts.
Here's a few tips. Use a punch (everyone has these right?) instead of a nail to knockout the lock pin in the door cylinders. Use ChannelLocks to install the new pin rather than a hammer. Try out your work with the door closed otherwise, you'll think that it is still messed up as it won't lock when open.
Fixing the door cylinder is VERY EASY and most anyone should be able to accomplish this. The P/N is 51219061343. I purchased mine from RM European.
Modified my lock cylinders
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