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Replace either just the vw/audi electronic switch

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There is pretty good DIY info on changing either just the VW/Audi electronic switch for $10 to $15 or changing the whole assembly for more like $120:
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Replace switch is adequate

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MY question is for those that have any input on whether I really need to do the whole assembly, or whether just replacing the switch is adequate?
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There is pretty good DIY info on changing either just the VW/Audi electronic switch for $10 to $15 or changing the whole assembly for more like $120:
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Replace whole assembly and be done

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Actually, I've heard of some people doing the switch twice, so I'm hoping to replace the whole assembly and be done with it.
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Replace either just the vw/audi electronic switch

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There is pretty good DIY info on changing either just the VW/Audi electronic switch for $10 to $15 or changing the whole assembly for more like $120:
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Replace switch is adequate

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MY question is for those that have any input on whether I really need to do the whole assembly, or whether just replacing the switch is adequate?
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Replace whole assembly

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There is pretty good DIY info on changing either just the VW/Audi electronic switch for $10 to $15 or changing the whole assembly for more like $120:
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Replace whole assembly and be done

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Actually, I've heard of some people doing the switch twice, so I'm hoping to replace the whole assembly and be done with it.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

My '02 996 Targa is having what seems to be a fairly common problem. The ignition key is bulky in the lock, is sometimes hard to remove and put back, and sometimes the car still thinks the key is in the lock after I remove it. There is pretty good DIY info on changing either just the VW/Audi electronic switch for $10 to $15 or changing the whole assembly for more like $120: http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...y_Code=996keys MY question is for those that have any input on whether I really need to do the whole assembly, or whether just replacing the switch is adequate?

POST 2Original post

Switch is adequate most of the time. For less than $20 and ~1/2 hour why not try it first?

POST 3Original post

So many in e-bay, this is just a sample. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Key-I...Q5fAccessories Changed mine in about 30 minutes. There is a step by step procedure on how to do it. You do need to be a contortionist with smaller hands to do it. Otherwise its a pita to change it.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for the responses. Fortunately it's not a daily driver, so I can take a few days to sort things out. I was afraid I'd be stranded this morning though--could barely get the key out, and the dash kept saying "Key not removed!" even though it was, in fact, removed. From what I've read, it can be scary how much the dealers charge for a fix.

POST 5Original post

Dealers will not do just the electrical part anymore. Porsche instructs only total steering wheel lock+ign is correct. Try NAPA part # 4A 0905849B or EBay or Audi Or VW

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Thanks. I found the part OK, and pretty cheap, on both Amazon and Ebay. I think I'm going to do the whole assembly. Why? It looks harder and I'm a glutton for punishment! Actually, I've heard of some people doing the switch twice, so I'm hoping to replace the whole assembly and be done with it.

POST 7Original post

I have heard of the switch in the new unit failing also. YMMV

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