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YOUR RESEARCHKey stuck in the ignition!
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Use following link
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Big thanks to Richard H again :thumb: for the tech sheet, also used the following link to help me
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It's most likely the ignition switch itself, which is on the back of the lock barrel.
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Is there anyway of getting the lock mechinism to reset, fuse?
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Hi,
need some help please!.. decided earlier to fire up my car and the key got stuck in the ignition, it feels like the first notch was'nt working when it turns to release.. :dont know:
this one is a tip so it wont let the key out unless it wants to.. I jiggled the steering wheel and the steering lock clicked in after much swearing, so I managed to eventually get it out, when I look down the lock I see something stopping the key going in a more than a few mm.. (a gold lever?)
So is it a new lock?, are they easy to fit diy?, I assume the local OPC can get the right one to match my keys, any idea on price?
In the meantime, I've stuck some WD40 down it, is it worth playing with a screwdriver?!
Cheers
brumbrum
brumbrum
sounds like something inside the iginition switch could be broken/faulty
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is this an alarm/immobiliser issue ?
if the system is aftermarket, as IIRC there are systems that hold the key in :?
Thanks for the reply, no it's all standard pork, you can only retreive the key if it's in P, you normally hear a microswitch clicking then it releases.. but the barrell seems to be in the lock postition as a gold lever is across the key slit, if only I could get it to flick back!
It's most likely the ignition switch itself, which is on the back of the lock barrel. The switch breaks up inside, and prevents the barrel returning to the position where the key can be retracted. It's a very common problem.
The original switch is an Audi part, and Porsche no longer supply it. Their solution is a complete new barrel. You can still get the old switch from an VW/Audi dealer. I did a DIY for PCGB, and if you would like a copy, drop me a PM with your email address.
problem solved
update Just in case others get the same issue
I managed to sort this DIY today, tried the local Audi dealer they wanted £25 + VAT, 2-3 days, VW could'nt order it, stock restricted?
So called up euro car parts, they had it dropped off a couple of hours later for about £8, Audi part number 4A0905849
Big thanks to Richard H again :thumb: for the tech sheet, also used the following link to help me
http://www.gagme.com/greg/996/ignition.php
overall nice and straight forward took about an hour
Cheers
brumbrum
:thumbs:
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