ignition switch

[Charles Baer]

I'll second Wolff's suggestion to try the dealer for their rekeying
kit.  The local dealer parts guy offered to let me abscond with his
kit for a few days.

I did it without the kit, had enough plates to match my keys, but any
rekeying requires cutting off the cap and replacing it.  It's a snap
on with an internal circlip and I've already griped about what the
hell Audi is thinking sending the replacement key cylinder already
assembled.

Charlie

> -----Original Message-----
> From: wolff at turboquattro.com [mailto:wolff at turboquattro.com]
> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 7:56 AM
> To: 200q20v
> Subject: Re: ignition switch
>
>
> Check with your local Audi or VW dealer. They may loan you an
> assortment of
> the key followers so you can rekey the lock before you put it
> in the dash.
> My local VW dealer did when I needed them. Once the lock is
> in the dash, I
> doubt anyone would go to the trouble of pulling it out to
> make it match the
> door key. If I had a separate door and ignition key for every
> car I own I'd
> have to carry 8 car keys. I already have separates on my work
> car and I find
> that bothersome.
> HTH,
> Wolff
> "Nobody can forget the sound." - Michele Mouton
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Gronback" <tgsgronback at mindspring.com>
> To: <200q20v at audifans.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 1:09 AM
> Subject: ignition switch
>
>
> > Thanks for all the replies and offers to help with my
> ignition switch.  So
> > far I have ordered a key cylinder and switch from The Parts
> Connection,
> for
> > about $90. with shipping.  I decided to replace both while
> I am in there.
> >
> > I may not go the extra mile, and have the new lock
> re-keyed, but I'll let
> > you know how the repair goes after this weekend.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Steve Gronback
> >
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