L14MNP
01-08-10, 01:36 PM
Right, my mate has just rang me. He's managed to snap the end of his glasses in the igntition barrel on his gf's Focus. He says he was bored and just farting about/poking at things etc. lol
The glasses are snapped off flush so obviously the key can't be inserted into the barrel. They need to tow the car home or ideally get it driveable again!
I have read on a US forum that with the steering shrouds removed there is a little cap on the bottom of the barrel that can be levered off and the steering lock pin will then just fall out. Anyone know it this is true for UK cars too?
Also, does the Focus have the 'black box' on the back of the barrel? As I was saying he could insert the key/screwdriver into there to start the car and the immobilser should still disarm from that distance away from the pick up on the barrel.
I know this isn't great info to have on the general forum, but he is stuck out in the middle of nowhere with FA tools and had to call his dad who is going to head up and try and sort it.
Any help is much appreciated!
The glasses are snapped off flush so obviously the key can't be inserted into the barrel. They need to tow the car home or ideally get it driveable again!
I have read on a US forum that with the steering shrouds removed there is a little cap on the bottom of the barrel that can be levered off and the steering lock pin will then just fall out. Anyone know it this is true for UK cars too?
Also, does the Focus have the 'black box' on the back of the barrel? As I was saying he could insert the key/screwdriver into there to start the car and the immobilser should still disarm from that distance away from the pick up on the barrel.
I know this isn't great info to have on the general forum, but he is stuck out in the middle of nowhere with FA tools and had to call his dad who is going to head up and try and sort it.
Any help is much appreciated!