I'm just about finished with my T2 project but it came with a shattered ignition cylinder and i'm trying to replace the whole unit. but I can't seem to figure out how to remove the casing. Can anyone help? please.
Thanks

 

Never mind, i found out Mazda broke the heads off the screws to prevent theft.

 

There are two methods I have used to remove the anti-theft (tamperproof) bolts holding ignition cylinders in place:

1. Use a dremel with a cutoff wheel to notch the bolt heads with a slot so you can use a slotted screwdriver to loosen the bolts or

2. Use a hammer and drift pin (punch) to make an indention on the perimeter of the bolt head and then drive at an angle so as to rotate the bolt head (much like pushing on a merry-go-round)

good luck to you

 

^What he said^.

Actually, any reputable lock smith can deal with that. Been there, done that several times.

What I'd do is pull any 2nd gen set up (maybe pull the whole steering shaft if it’s cheap enough from a Pic a Part like yard) from a wrecking yard, take it to the lock smith with your car and let him marry the two. Be sure and have him match the key tumbler to your stock key. That way you can still get a replacement key from the dealer with just your VIN as reference.

 

Add...
Hammer and chisel
Long-nose Vice Grips


-Ted

 

they do make small bolt extractors which can be found in any hardware store for just this type of thing

 

drimmel worked by notching flat head screw slots. took about five minutes to do after I figured out what Mazda had done. Wiley bastards.
Thanks much guys!