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YOUR RESEARCHIntermittent electrical gremlin

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ignition switch

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I had similar electrical gremlins, along with a stiff key in the ignition at times and turned out to be a faulty ignition switch.

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Replace i would

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If it's never been changed, I would replace it.

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Leading evidence: 'ignition switch' (1 discussions report identifying this cause; no attributable repair resolution). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'ignition switch' (1 discussions; 1 report identifying it and 0 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace i would' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace i would

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If it's never been changed, I would replace it.

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Replace ignition switch

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replace the ignition switch .

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Replace i would

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If it's never been changed, I would replace it.

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Replace ignition switch

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replace the ignition switch .

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ignition switch

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Reported cause

I had similar electrical gremlins, along with a stiff key in the ignition at times and turned out to be a faulty ignition switch.

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Gave it a wiggle round and everything went back to normal.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

My 02 996 Turbo has an intermittent fault in that every now and again the ac/heater fan doesn't work or the wipers and heated seats. The AC controls light up but nothing happens. Has anyone had anything similar? The last think I messed with ages ago was putting red clock faces on my instrument binnacle but that is all OK.

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Has the Ignition Switch ever been changed? I had similar electrical gremlins, along with a stiff key in the ignition at times and turned out to be a faulty ignition switch. If it's never been changed, I would replace it. Quite a common problem with 996s. But a cheap and simple DIY fix. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006QY2LG0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

POST 3Original post

I had the same problem with my heater aircon fan last month. Top left relay above the fuse panel wasn't making a proper connection. Gave it a wiggle round and everything went back to normal. Took me a while to suss it out. Tell tale sign was aircon compressor clutch wouldn't engage either. Relay controls both of them.

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If the ignition lock is also a bit stiff to turn then i'm with the above comments .. replace the ignition switch .

POST 5Original post

...appreciate the link buddy and have purchased one ; just in case I need one in the future :thumbs:

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