Ignition Barrel

[seanwhu]

Hi all

 

I will be polite in this post but some so and so broke into my Gal and damaged the locks on both front doors so that they will not turn and also pulled out and broke the ignition barrel.

 

Called insurance company and they have said its a right off because of the ignition barrel.  Its a 2001 Y plate Gal 2.3 Ghia.

 

Today I put the key in the hole left by the so and so, and turned the ignition with a screwdriver and the car started straight away. So chip in key and transponder still work.

 

Question is,  can I just buy an ignition barrel from Fords or is it not that easy to fix ?

 

 

 

 

[dragon32]

I can't speak for the Galaxy itself but I had to get a new barrel for my old Scorpio. My local Fords charged me £25 and changed the locking mechanism to suit my key, on the spot. This was about 5 years ago so I have no doubt that it may cost a bit more. It was an easy fix.

 

Hope this helps,

                      Don