Plus 2 steering lock

PostPost by: checkrail » Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:48 am

Hi, Is it possible to change the ignition steering lock on the S130 without removing the column from the car

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PostPost by: Andrewelan » Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:48 pm

Might be, but since taking the column out is so easy I'm not sure I'd suffer the local working conditions with it remaining installed
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PostPost by: types26/36 » Tue Jul 19, 2022 2:03 pm

Doubt it is of any help but I changed the steering lock on my Sprint without removing the column, how similar to a Plus Two it is I'm afraid I dont know.
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PostPost by: checkrail » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:57 pm

Thanks for the replies, I think I prefer to tackle it from the driver's seat. From past experience I struggled to release the column
Locks available on Ebay for a reasonable price if your not worried about originality
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PostPost by: pharriso » Fri Jul 22, 2022 5:54 am

checkrail wrote:Hi, Is it possible to change the ignition steering lock on the S130 without removing the column from the car

Thanks John


Highly unlikely... designed so you can't!

The steering lock is held to the column with 2 anti-tamper screws whose heads snapped off on assembly.
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PostPost by: Donels » Sat Jul 23, 2022 12:06 pm

Here’s the picture you need.

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You need to remove the 2 bolts from the clamp around the column, which are security bolts, and the two from round the other clamp, which I think are normal bolts. I don’t think it will be easy in situ. As other have said remove the column.
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PostPost by: types26/36 » Sat Jul 23, 2022 3:08 pm

When I replaced my lock (column in place) the shear bolts had been tightened but not enough to shear off the heads so it was easy to remove them.
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PostPost by: checkrail » Sat Jul 23, 2022 3:56 pm

Thanks everybody for the info, new Lowe & Fletcher lock in the post

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