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YOUR RESEARCHIgnition Switch Replacement - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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steering lock assembly

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Yes, I'm guessing your problem is the steering lock assembly.

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Replace ignition switch

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I replaced the ignition switch because the key sometimes wouldn't come out or go in.

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Replace ignition switch

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I replaced the ignition switch because the key sometimes wouldn't come out or go in.

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Set straight the key can be met

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If the key was removed from the ignition when the wheels weren't set straight the key can be met with some resistance.

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Replace ignition switch

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I replaced the ignition switch because the key sometimes wouldn't come out or go in.

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Set straight the key can be met

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If the key was removed from the ignition when the wheels weren't set straight the key can be met with some resistance.

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steering lock assembly

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Yes, I'm guessing your problem is the steering lock assembly.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi All, I replaced my ignition switch yesterday and now the key goes in easily but doesn't turn. I replaced the ignition switch because the key sometimes wouldn't come out or go in. Also lights would stay on with key out of ignition etc.. You think the new switch I got is defective? I bought off of amazon should I buy from Audi dealer for better quality? Thanks in advance

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Did you purchase OEM? Certain of your dash lights will remain on for ~10-15 minutes after the key is removed. Did you jiggle the steering wheel? If the key was removed from the ignition when the wheels weren't set straight the key can be met with some resistance. Report back!!

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Yea, I tried moving steering wheel but no luck. I even put the old ignition switch back in and same issue. Can a weak battery cause the same symtoms? The dash doesn't light up only a red light on stereo blinks on and off.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Forgot to mention that this part i used: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0066SFYMO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

POST 5Original post

With the electrical part removed, does the key turn?

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

You mean try to turn the key after removing the Ignition switch?

POST 7Original post

Yes, I'm guessing your problem is the steering lock assembly.

POST 8Original post

Quotes source post: 620100

Driving home fron the casino Saturday night (after the LIVE show!!) my wife said, "Why is the stereo blinking?". I watched it... three flashes.. two flashes... three flashes... then it stopped just as soon as it had started. Hmmmmmmmm. Wonder if my ignition switch is going out? May have to buy the part just in case. Thabnks for the heads-up!

POST 9 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Issue is resolved. I removed the ignition switch then pulled on steering wheel to unlock steering assembly and reinstalled switch. Works perfectly.

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