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YOUR RESEARCHIgnition switch or the whole mechanism?
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I had a problem with the key not coming out and I replaced the electrical part with an Audi part for around $30.
Replace switch and now my cruise control won't work
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Morning, I just replaced the switch and now my cruise control won't work.
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Heard a click when i pulled it out...I guess it was the mech going back in place...
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Over the last few days I have noticed when removing the key I have to turn it to the left to pull it out. Meaning, I rotate it and turn the car off then have to turn more left to get it out. Tonight I turned the car on and then turned my lights on. Only one light came on, turned the key slightly left and both came on. I believe the key mechanism thought it was turned too far. Turning the car off when I got home and pulled the key, radio stayed on.
What do you think?
You will get push-back about NOT doing the whole shebang. Ignore it - the switch is SO cheap, it's insane to not try it first.
FYI, I have had the same issue with both my 986 and 996. The electrical part took care of it in both cases. The Boxster was REALLY pooched; with how hard it was to get the key out, I was worried that the electrical switch wasn't going to be the problem. It was.
Agreed. I had a problem with the key not coming out and I replaced the electrical part with an Audi part for around $30. You can buy it from several parts distributors. The dealer wanted $1000 to replace the whole part, but my DIY replacement worked perfectly.
quick follow up...bought the $30 part that should arrive tomorrow for install. I took the old one out over the weekend..pretty straight forward though it is a bit tough to get at. Heard a click when i pulled it out...I guess it was the mech going back in place...
ignition Switch
Part #: 4A0-905-849-B-M5. From Pelican parts. $27 plus shipping. I have the original ignition.
All installed and working perfectly. Thanks all!
Be cautious when you order the part. I have a '02 .2 C2, and I got the wrong part when I first ordered it. I presume there are different switch electronics for the .1 and .2 models.
Could be wrong switch (or a cheap one...how much did you pay for your switch and where did you get it?) or you bumped either the clutch switch or brake switch electrical connectors while in there. Also, check that all your brake lights are working. Check the fuse for the cruise control.
I ordered it from Pelican parts.
Part# 4A0-905-849-B-M352 Ignition Switch, Electrical Portion Only (NOTE: Only for cars with an original lock assembly)
I will check the fuses and clutch/brake switches.
Thanks
