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2001 carrera ignition lock cylinder problem

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YOUR RESEARCH2001 carrera ignition lock cylinder problem

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re repair/replace?

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Replace current housing

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Replace your current housing with Porsche part #996-347-017-07, about $180.

2001 carrera ignition lock cylinder problem

Replace ignition housing

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You need to replace your ignition housing before the problem gets worse.

2001 carrera ignition lock cylinder problem

Replace ignition switch :: repairs :: greg's 2004 porsche 996

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Replace Ignition Switch :: Repairs :: Greg's 2004 Porsche 996

2001 carrera ignition lock cylinder problem

Set alarm and door locks

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On stopping the car I turned key to left as usual and car would not shut down and key would not come out of cylinder, I had to turn key harder in counter clockwise direction to shut down motor and remove, however ringing noise indicating key left in ignition continues to sound with key out, I have to tap ignition cylinder to get it to stop so I can close car and set alarm and door locks.

2001 carrera ignition lock cylinder problem
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re repair/replace?

2001 carrera ignition lock cylinder problem

Replace current housing

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Suggestion

Replace your current housing with Porsche part #996-347-017-07, about $180.

2001 carrera ignition lock cylinder problem

Replace ignition housing

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Suggestion

You need to replace your ignition housing before the problem gets worse.

2001 carrera ignition lock cylinder problem

Replace ignition switch :: repairs :: greg's 2004 porsche 996

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Replace Ignition Switch :: Repairs :: Greg's 2004 Porsche 996

2001 carrera ignition lock cylinder problem

Set alarm and door locks

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Suggestion · Original poster

On stopping the car I turned key to left as usual and car would not shut down and key would not come out of cylinder, I had to turn key harder in counter clockwise direction to shut down motor and remove, however ringing noise indicating key left in ignition continues to sound with key out, I have to tap ignition cylinder to get it to stop so I can close car and set alarm and door locks.

2001 carrera ignition lock cylinder problem
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Went to start my 2001 carrera and key did not go in ignition smoothly, once in, car started but AC would not come on until i turned key slightly in counter clockwise direction. On stopping the car I turned key to left as usual and car would not shut down and key would not come out of cylinder, I had to turn key harder in counter clockwise direction to shut down motor and remove, however ringing noise indicating key left in ignition continues to sound with key out, I have to tap ignition cylinder to get it to stop so I can close car and set alarm and door locks. I read there is a tech bulletin about this type of issue, anyone out there have info. re repair/replace?

POST 2Original post

This is very common problem in the 996/986 models. There was a tech service bulletin and then another revised tech service bulletin. You need to replace your ignition housing before the problem gets worse. No a/c fans is one symptom, but it also moves to no headlights which is far worse if you're caught out at night. The electrical portion of the switch is making intermittent contact at the rear. Replace your current housing with Porsche part #996-347-017-07, about $180. Porsche book hours on the labor is a little over three hours I believe. You will be able to reuse your key in the new housing

POST 3Original post

Someone pointed me to this link awhile back. Very helpful! Replace Ignition Switch :: Repairs :: Greg's 2004 Porsche 996

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