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YOUR RESEARCHSteering lock assembly bad. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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Disconnect cable

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I can't figure out how to disconnect the cable that goes into the assembly, (see the picture) I can get the cable loose from the connection but there seems to be a spring inside the cable that won't allow me to pull it completely out.

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Replace ignition switch as well without climbing

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Well I found a website with detailed pictures on removing the part and funny enough it is easier to do this to replace the ignition switch as well without climbing under the dash and it is done through the AC vent.

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Replace steering lock assembly

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Well I finally got around to replacing the steering lock assembly but instead of inserting to use lock I made my own support bracket for the back and now bypassed the lock to prevent future mishaps.

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Use lock i made my own support bracket

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Well I finally got around to replacing the steering lock assembly but instead of inserting to use lock I made my own support bracket for the back and now bypassed the lock to prevent future mishaps.

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Disconnect cable

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I can't figure out how to disconnect the cable that goes into the assembly, (see the picture) I can get the cable loose from the connection but there seems to be a spring inside the cable that won't allow me to pull it completely out.

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Replace ignition switch as well without climbing

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Suggestion · Original poster

Well I found a website with detailed pictures on removing the part and funny enough it is easier to do this to replace the ignition switch as well without climbing under the dash and it is done through the AC vent.

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Steering lock assembly bad. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Replace steering lock assembly

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Suggestion · Original poster

Well I finally got around to replacing the steering lock assembly but instead of inserting to use lock I made my own support bracket for the back and now bypassed the lock to prevent future mishaps.

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Steering lock assembly bad. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Use lock i made my own support bracket

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Suggestion · Original poster

Well I finally got around to replacing the steering lock assembly but instead of inserting to use lock I made my own support bracket for the back and now bypassed the lock to prevent future mishaps.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Well I thought my ignition switch failed so painstakingly replaced it. Put key in and all it does is doing back and forth still. Took paperclip to remove key cylinder and the parts inside the housing between the key and ignition switch are chewed up so how can I replace that whole assembly I haven't found a DIY for that part yet to try and attempt it. Otherwise I have a 2004 Boxter with a 3.2 newer engine for sale as a yard ornament since it's been sitting since November 2017 already.

POST 2Original post

I did mine .You have to remove the instrument cluster.There is a youtube video .

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Well I found a website with detailed pictures on removing the part and funny enough it is easier to do this to replace the ignition switch as well without climbing under the dash and it is done through the AC vent. New question is when I replace it can I disable the lock to avoid it breaking again in the future or is it electronically monitored.

POST 4Original post

RE2: Will you post the link? I may be needing this soon. Thanks.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

https://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/16077-diy-upgraded-ignition-switchlock-installation-for-996boxster/?tab=comments#comment-113618 Here is the link, most posts I noticed were really old there but some useful stuff like Pedro's Garage site too.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Well I finally got around to replacing the steering lock assembly but instead of inserting to use lock I made my own support bracket for the back and now bypassed the lock to prevent future mishaps. Still plan to go RFID eventually and remove the key completely. That is another thread I'm already on for when that happens though.

POST 7Original post

I am trying to remove the steering lock assembly from my 2004 Boxster Tiptronic. I can't figure out how to disconnect the cable that goes into the assembly, (see the picture) I can get the cable loose from the connection but there seems to be a spring inside the cable that won't allow me to pull it completely out. Welcome any ideas on how to get the cable completely disconnected.

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