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YOUR RESEARCHIgnition Switch replacement hack
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Install capscrews
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Leading evidence: 'Install capscrews' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Install capscrews' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
(I wasn't the first one in there- The part I replaced had Audi markings on it.).
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Today I replaced the ignition switch in my 2004 cabriolet.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Lying on the seat and floor upside down with little room to move one's arms is not a fun way to spend the morning, so to make the next time easier, I replaced the tiny set screws with M4-0.7 x25 Cap Screws.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Lying on the seat and floor upside down with little room to move one's arms is not a fun way to spend the morning, so to make the next time easier, I replaced the tiny set screws with M4-0.7 x25 Cap Screws.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Lying on the seat and floor upside down with little room to move one's arms is not a fun way to spend the morning, so to make the next time easier, I replaced the tiny set screws with M4-0.7 x25 Cap Screws.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Lying on the seat and floor upside down with little room to move one's arms is not a fun way to spend the morning, so to make the next time easier, I replaced the tiny set screws with M4-0.7 x25 Cap Screws.
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Today I replaced the ignition switch in my 2004 cabriolet. Lying on the seat and floor upside down with little room to move one's arms is not a fun way to spend the morning, so to make the next time easier, I replaced the tiny set screws with M4-0.7 x25 Cap Screws. (I wasn't the first one in there- The part I replaced had Audi markings on it.). The big challenge of the job is to find a tiny screwdriver to remove the setscrews that hold the switch in place. I fabricated my own stubby screwdriver out of a 1/4" (1/4" drive) socket and a narrow straight 1/4" hexagonal screwdriver tip. The resulting screwdriver was about an inch long with a reasonably wide 'handle' to turn in the limited space under the dash. Once the set screws were out, I installed the cap screws in their place (while the ignition switch was out). I filed a rudimentary point onto the ends of the cap screws to mimic the effect of the set screws prior to installing them. Installation of the new switch was a breeze and securing it with the cap screws was much easier than tightening the setscrews.
The next time I tackle this job I expect it to go much faster than this time! Here's a pic of the installed CapScrews.
Thanks to all the forum contributors who have posted DIYs for this procedure which I found very helpful. I hope this helps someone still contemplating the task!
Dang! some things never change. When I had my 356 back in the '60s, I used to get parts (unofficially) at the VW dealer!
Hey! Here's a pic of the 'screwdriver I used! It worked great!
