Mk4 ignition barrel / not starting

[Tenny]

Hey all,

When starting my Mk4 golf 1.8 last week there was a loud snapping noise in the ignition barrel and now the key stays in the "start" position without any spring back and the car does not turn over / start.

I have removed the steering wheel, lock cylinder and will get around to removing the ignition switch tonight. My question is, is the spring loaded mechanism apart of the ignition switch or the actual barrel housing?

Has anyone encountered this issue before and know what actually needs to be replaced?

Thankyou all!

[PotatoBake]

My mate had the same issue with his. Need to replace the whole ignition barrel (FYI his was NOT one with central locking so I’m not sure what to do if it is)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk