YOUR RESEARCHTurned the key,starts and then a snap!
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Sooooo, The key didn't snap off but something in the ignition did. Popped over to the dealership, turned the car off, but the key won't turn all the way to the off position and the mechanic couldn't pull it out. I managed to force it to the off position at home and got the key out but when I open the door the car thinks the key is still in the ignition Any ideas guys?
Ignition switch. Not a big deal, they fail all the time.
Is it an easy DIY fix or a dealership fix?
You can do it yourself. Pretty straight forward diy but it requires you to be upside down in the footwell. Collapse the Ac duct under steering wheel and u can access the electronic switch. you have to remove 2 screws almost blind to remove the switch. Then reverse the process. You need a torx set to remove ac vent and light switch and a small flathead screwdriver for switch itself. Also, buy a small headband flashlight... Trust me on this. Do a search here for step by step. If you take it to dealer they'll charge 400+ for labor. Part is only $10.
Is this the part? http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...2D%30%35%29%20
I would suggest pulling your ignition switch off, 1 if I remember mine until replaced was draining the battery, 2 you can get part number off it and then cross reference it for new part search. Easy DIY @30 minutes tops gets you back in the game.
The part you showed is for 2004+ cars according to the Pelican website. AutohausAZ sells the part for 2003- cars, on sale for under $7. I always keep one in my garage "just in case". Renntech.org has a good DIY writeup for accessing and replacing this part. Join their site as well, it's a treasure trove of information for the more mechanically-inclined Porsche owner. Good luck.
Thanks guys, part ordered from autohauz.
NAPA also has them in stock for $12.
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