605 Ignition Barrel

[alpinist]

Hi,

I've recently bought a 1995 (N) 605 SVE and have been greatly impressed. On a few occasions, the key wouldn't turn in the ignition barrel (the steering lock was not engaged) but after a few attempts it turned. However, at the weekend it stuck again and won't budge. I've just been quoted £112 from Pug dealer for the switchbarrel, plus another £130 for fitting, re-coding, and VAT. Is there a cheaper alternative (e.g. by-passing the ignition switch with a simple on/off switch and start button?

Incidentally, why are 605s frequently omitted from PUG sites?

[504V6Ti]

alpinist said:

Incidentally, why are 605s frequently omitted from PUG sites?

Possibly because so few sold outside France. The 605, despite being an excellent car, was a commercial failure (reliability issues in early years, price too high, market dominated by German cars especially in Britain).

I don't even think you can find a technical book in English!

[alpinist]

Yeah, I can understand that as I also own a Renault Alpine (simple ignition switch - though!).