how to deal with the clausor and ignition switch

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I put this under a magnifying glass this morning and both of these parts (receiver and rod) are heavily worn.
The way forward here is to replace both parts.
Where de we source a new receiver, rod and how do we get it keyed to my car?
 

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I took some better pictures today after removing the shaft. You can see the wear where the shaft seats into the back of the lock.

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There's also wear on the head of the shaft too.

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This bit has me stumped it fell out when I removed the shaft. It has the same paint on it as the key barrel but looks to have a fracture on the back of it. I'm assuming it's broken off from somewhere as there's nowhere obvious for it to seat?

I'm presently sourcing options to replace the entire mechanism.
 

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Update:
Sourced a replacement lock, which was working when pulled out by the wrecker.
Guess what? Doesn't work in my car :(
I get lights on the dash etc but nothing when it goes to crank position.
Seems to me the issue is with the lug on the back of the lock that engages the nylon bush on the shaft, which in turn allows the mechanism to rotate the shaft to the crank position.
Looking at some of your earlier pictures here almost looks like there are two versions of 'Type B' where one has a longer lug than the other.
Ideas/Help?

Very frustrating as it's stopping me from getting out on the road..
 

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Update:
Sourced a replacement lock, which was working when pulled out by the wrecker.
Guess what? Doesn't work in my car :(
I get lights on the dash etc but nothing when it goes to crank position.
Seems to me the issue is with the lug on the back of the lock that engages the nylon bush on the shaft, which in turn allows the mechanism to rotate the shaft to the crank position.
Looking at some of your earlier pictures here almost looks like there are two versions of 'Type B' where one has a longer lug than the other.
Ideas/Help?

Very frustrating as it's stopping me from getting out on the road..

we can not help without your photos, IMHO
 

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Here you go.

Below you can see the little lug that protrudes from the key tumbler.
It was previously broken and I thought this was the issue so had it replaced.

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The lug engages the nylon bush on the shaft, see below.

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Here is a pic of how they engage.

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Something still isn't right though. I notice that when it's all put together and I rotate the key it doesn't engage the steering lock. This tells me perhaps there is something broken inside the key tumbler too?

What am I missing here?
Perhaps the issue is with the electrical switch that goes in the back of the barrel?
 

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I put this under a magnifying glass this morning and both of these parts (receiver and rod) are heavily worn.
The way forward here is to replace both parts.
Where de we source a new receiver, rod and how do we get it keyed to my car?
There is an excellent lock Smith in california. He had made my pebra high security keys by code #.
The codes are on the key cylinders on doors..trunk..and ignition. I'll get his info and post it.
Also removing cylinder in mine I did turn steering wheel a little to free the key and cylinder...
 
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