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How to repair the locked ignition of the Volkswagen Golf MK5

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 5, MK 5, Golf V - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Key

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Let's see how to fix the ignition of the Volkswagen Golf MK5, which is stuck in the "on" position with the steering lock inside the barrel. A quick solution, without replacing the barrel, is to remove the fuel pump relay (which is the 458 in the engine compartment or the 449 under the steering wheel).

Of course, before doing this operation, it is necessary to disconnect the battery! Under the steering wheel there are 3 screws (2 above and 1 below); we release the green clips of the cover, and with a 1.5 mm hex key, unlock the barrel (insert it into the side hole when the key is in the "on" position: remove the clips and the barrel.

Now we remove the fragments of the steering lock: lower the steering control module without removing the steering wheel, drill a hole in the aluminum barrel with a drill and remove the broken pieces, using a metal wire.

Now we reassemble everything. The steering lock will no longer work but the car will start normally.


Posted on 4 August 2025 by ScegliAuto


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