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YOUR RESEARCHWhat kind of sick bastard...
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Install last january only lasted 1,000 miles
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As a point of interest, I now keep a spare switch in my garage - the replacement I installed last January only lasted 1,000 miles before collapsing internally....
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But yes when done with that repair all the blood is in your head when you get up.
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I've tried the under dash method (twice) to replace the electrical portion of the switch, but then I wised up to removing the air vent and a small piece of the upper duct to get to the switch quite easily.
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If you ever tried to replace the ignition lock housing on a 993, you'd be praising the 996 engineers for their lovely design
Replace mechanical (steering lock) and electrical parts
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When I had my switch replaced (see my post of a few mins ago) the dealer said that when the switch goes bad they replace the mechanical (steering lock) and electrical parts.
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Install last january only lasted 1,000 miles
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As a point of interest, I now keep a spare switch in my garage - the replacement I installed last January only lasted 1,000 miles before collapsing internally....
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I've tried the under dash method (twice) to replace the electrical portion of the switch, but then I wised up to removing the air vent and a small piece of the upper duct to get to the switch quite easily.
Replace mechanical (steering lock) and electrical parts
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When I had my switch replaced (see my post of a few mins ago) the dealer said that when the switch goes bad they replace the mechanical (steering lock) and electrical parts.
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...funny, it seemed easy to install the set screw when the dash was built in the factory when the dash was being assembled upside down on a work table or something.
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Even with the lousy location, the swap took all of 20 minutes, and it fixed the myriad issues that cropped up over the past 2 weeks, including AC not coming on, the key not releasing, the lights not coming on, and new for today, the starter sticking in the "start" position.
...designed the location of the set screws for the ignition switch? As I took a moment to catch my breath, with my head resting on the brake pedal and my feet dangling over the driver's seat, I wished fiery death upon that engineer.
Even with the lousy location, the swap took all of 20 minutes, and it fixed the myriad issues that cropped up over the past 2 weeks, including AC not coming on, the key not releasing, the lights not coming on, and new for today, the starter sticking in the "start" position. Thankfully I knew that easing the key counterclockwise a few degrees will temporarily correct the electrical gremlins, but it was sure nice to get the new switch in and have the 996 go back to normal.
Although it requires some flexibility, the DIY is a piece of cake and a quick fix if your switch is going south.
...funny, it seemed easy to install the set screw when the dash was built in the factory when the dash was being assembled upside down on a work table or something.
I've tried the under dash method (twice) to replace the electrical portion of the switch, but then I wised up to removing the air vent and a small piece of the upper duct to get to the switch quite easily.
You still need the shortened screwdriver but at least you don't have to be a 4ft gnome with 3 hands and no legs to replace it.....
As a point of interest, I now keep a spare switch in my garage - the replacement I installed last January only lasted 1,000 miles before collapsing internally....
If you ever tried to replace the ignition lock housing on a 993, you'd be praising the 996 engineers for their lovely design
The majority of the issues are with the plastic housing of the electrical portion cracking, so probably not.
Hurdi, based on how the switch felt when it was going wrong, I'd say no. Seems much more like the plastic wearing out/deforming, not contacts getting fouled. The keyway wouldn't provide a clear shot for WD40 to get to the contacts, so that's another no.
If there was a way for the seat to move further back or the steering wheel to be positioned further up it would be easier. But yes when done with that repair all the blood is in your head when you get up.
i replaced my ignition switch too and saved a few dollars by going to the local VW parts shop. Part number is the same. It's not that bad to change out. Just have a beer first, take your time, and drink a couple more after you're done.
When I had my switch replaced (see my post of a few mins ago) the dealer said that when the switch goes bad they replace the mechanical (steering lock) and electrical parts. To do that they remove they instrument pod. 2.5hrs to do the job.
They do that to charge more cash........when only the part to replace is $18. And I think it is silly to start a related thread regarding the same thing....just sayin'
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