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YOUR RESEARCHAnyone Tackled the 996 Ignition switch replacement?
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Use small 1/4 ratchet
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I used a small 1/4 ratchet with a socket bit adaptor.
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Don't follow LHD guides as the lock/barrel/switch assembly is inverted compared to RHD cars and the access changes a lot due to that.
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My issue is I am driving to France tomorrow afternoon and I'm worried it may fail permanently while I'm away or even before I set off, so I want to buy one and carry it with me or if the job isn't too hard I may be able to get one and actually fit it before I leave?
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Use vag part
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I did, following the above DIY, using the VAG part.
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My issue is I am driving to France tomorrow afternoon and I'm worried it may fail permanently while I'm away or even before I set off, so I want to buy one and carry it with me or if the job isn't too hard I may be able to get one and actually fit it before I leave?
Anyone Tackled the 996 Ignition switch replacement?
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my ignition seems all up the wall when i turn the key i get nothing at all
ive looked online and all the symptoms point to swapping the switch out
has anybody had a crack at this?
DIY is halfway down this page:
Thread 'Anyone done ignition switch, UPDATED with easy DIY'
11 May 2022
I've not had time to research this yet but I wanted to get the opinion of the collective on here in advance. Last night I started the 996 and nothing happened on the first two turns of the key, third turn and the starter spun and engine fired up. I woke up this morning thinking it may be the ignition switch?
My issue is I am driving to France tomorrow afternoon and I'm worried it may fail permanently while I'm away or even before I set off, so I want to buy one and carry it with me or if the job isn't too hard I may be able to get one and actually fit it before I leave?
A few questions...
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Porsche 911 996 (1997-2005)
I did, following the above DIY, using the VAG part. About 50 quid from a dealer as they had it in stock. It was fairly straightforward, only the limited space and big hands made it some what frustrating. No issues since.
I did one on a boxster a few years back ,dont know if it’s the same??? no probs apart from no room , pretty sure i took the air vent out to gain access, ?
I did it from underneath and via the air vent. Fiddly, but not a problem in the grand scheme of things. Trickiest part is accessing the small securing screw. I used a small 1/4 ratchet with a socket bit adaptor. The much shorter length and torque advantage saved the day, as trying to fit my spade handed up there with a screwdriver was tough.
It can be done through the right hand vent and a little from below in about half an hour, no need to strip the dash!! It is identical on 996 and 986.
Don't follow LHD guides as the lock/barrel/switch assembly is inverted compared to RHD cars and the access changes a lot due to that. I had a 'How To' with on BoXa.net that ahs been trashed with the withdrawal of UK access Imgur last week, sadly, but the text is still there.
It’ll take under an hour with access through the right hand vent removal, no need to remove the clocks. The grub screw is the tricky bit but it’s ok with a suitable tool, just don’t remove it completely!
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