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My ignition switch feels like someone poured honey into it?

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YOUR RESEARCHMy ignition switch feels like someone poured honey into it?

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Install by my local shop

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The switch cost $40 and was installed by my local shop.
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Replace switch, or do i flood it

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Do I have to replace the switch, or do I flood it with WD40?
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My ignition switch feels like someone poured honey into it?

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The switch cost $40 and was installed by my local shop.
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My ignition switch feels like someone poured honey into it?

Replace switch, or do i flood it

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Do I have to replace the switch, or do I flood it with WD40?
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My case of the stickies must have been a little less severe, but just a little WD40 on the key (then wipe off the excess) worked for me.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

The car starts fine, but turning the key feels like sticking a key into silly putty and turning it! Do I have to replace the switch, or do I flood it with WD40? I looked under there, and it seems you have to take the dash out to get to this switch, are there any DIY tips for getting at this thing??

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I experienced the same exact thing and had the ignition switch replaced, in fact I just picked up the car today.

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Good timing! So, can you now turn the key like most other cars - crisp and easy to turn? What did the switch and labor set you back? I already have the new switch, but couldn't figure out how to get the old one out, so here it sits!

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My case of the stickies must have been a little less severe, but just a little WD40 on the key (then wipe off the excess) worked for me.

POST 5Original post

Simple DIY, save your money. Get the switch from ebay for about $20, and it takes about 15mins for a first attempt. A little contortionist skill required though....but no need for dash removal.

POST 6Original post

Loren explaines it with pics on Renntech. If you are not already a Renntech member it is well worth it to join. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...opic=493&st=20

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The switch cost $40 and was installed by my local shop.

POST 8Original post

yeah guys did this job yesterday as my switch was shot, bought the part from audi (as porsche uk dont to this any more they sell you the complete ignition housing now) followed the the renntech thread step by step and replaced it within the hour. You need small hands tho easy DIY

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