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YOUR RESEARCHIgnition Switch Question not returning from Start to ON - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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Clean outer ignition switch and hoping

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I have cleaned my outer Ignition switch and hoping for the best now.

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Install defective part

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Given the symptoms you described and my experience, I think it's possible that you installed a defective part.

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Install headlamp it cracked

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When I installed the headlamp it cracked.

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Install uro ignition switch

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I installed a URO ignition switch that failed after about a month.

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Replace ignition switch

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I recently replaced the ignition switch with the URO white switch.

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Clean outer ignition switch and hoping

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I have cleaned my outer Ignition switch and hoping for the best now.

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Install defective part

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Given the symptoms you described and my experience, I think it's possible that you installed a defective part.

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Install headlamp it cracked

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When I installed the headlamp it cracked.

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Install uro ignition switch

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I installed a URO ignition switch that failed after about a month.

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Lubricate safely

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- Is there anything in the key cylinder or mechanism that can be lubricated safely?

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Replace ignition switch

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I recently replaced the ignition switch with the URO white switch.

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Use exacto knife

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I had to use an exacto knife to do some surgery on it and finally got it to click on.

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Use razor

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Used a razor to shave it down and it still doesn't sit flush.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Ignition Switch: The key is not always springing back fully from the START position to ON. When it doesn’t return all the way, my wipers won’t work until I manually click the key back a little. The key action also feels slightly stiff. I recently replaced the ignition switch with the URO white switch. - Has anyone experienced this with the URO switch? - Is there anything in the key cylinder or mechanism that can be lubricated safely? - Could the electrical switch install be slightly misaligned?

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I installed a URO ignition switch that failed after about a month. I replaced it with another URO switch and that one has been fine for several years. I have seen several threads that suggest URO's quality control may not be at the same level as some other brands. Given the symptoms you described and my experience, I think it's possible that you installed a defective part. Good luck.

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Thanks. I have cleaned my outer Ignition switch and hoping for the best now. Will report back if it solved it or not. https://youtu.be/ixmVADj_Czo

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I’m not a fan of URO parts. I bought a replacement corner headlamp lens for my drivers side headlamp with the washer nozzle. It wouldn’t even fit. I had to use an exacto knife to do some surgery on it and finally got it to click on. When I installed the headlamp it cracked. Bought a genuine Porsche item and it clicked on easily and has been fine. The URO didn’t sit flush either, looked bad. I should have spent the extra 20$ and saved the hassle and the money spent on an inferior part. I think a used genuine part would better than a new URO item.

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I had the exact same URO corner light issue. Used a razor to shave it down and it still doesn't sit flush.

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