Ignition switch???

[Phil Rose]

I dread the thought of that notorious ignition switch failure, so 
Kneale's post stirred up those feelings :-(.
Strangley enough I could only find one relevant entry in my file of 
old quattro list posts. I thought it sounded interesting enough to 
pass it along for Kneale to consider. Perhaps it may apply to his 
situation.

Kneale, please keep us posted as to your progress...

>Date: Tue, 07 Oct 1997 21:57:22 -0700
>From: dsims at axtek.com (Donna Sims)
>Subject: ignition switch bypass
>
>Just wanted to pass this along to those who might be having trouble with
>their key switch.
>
>I didn't want to drill out the shear bolt and go through all the hassle
>(expense) of replacing the lock cylinder, etc.
>
>A simple and creative fix is to put a relay (I used a fog light relay
>$4.99 Autozone) and a small almost undetectable, button switch from
>Ratty O' Shack ($1.89). I wired the relay to the starter side of the
>ignition switch and it is now activated by the button switch which is
>well hidden, but easily accessible, once you turn the key "On".
>
>Any type momentary contact switch can be used as long as you put the
>load on the relay. You could even use a really cool magnetic reed switch
>(the entry kind used in burglar alarms) mounted behind a thin part of
>the dash or console and start your car with a small magnet on your
>keychain!! Only you would know where and how.
>
>This should really slow down joyriders and other non-pro car thieves,
>including maybe even car hijacking.
>
>BTW, the man who bought the car really thought this idea was great from
>a security POV.
>
>Just my .02 before signing off.
>
>Don S.

Phil





At 9:33 AM -0500 8/7/11, Tony Hoffman wrote:
>Same as the rest of them. Are you thinking the contact part is bad, or the
>mechanical part? If it's the contact (electrical) part, it doesn't require
>drilling, and is simpler than the V8's in that the cluster comes out easier.
>Pull it, and you can feel around for the two locking screws, very small
>straight blades, like a jewlers screwdriver size.
>
>HTH,
>Tony
>
>On Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 7:57 PM, Kneale Brownson <kneale at coslink.net> wrote:
>
>>  Parked the 200q20v avant in the garage and when I pulled the key from the
>>  switch, it resisted removal just a bit.  It was noticeable because it's
>>  always been very smooth.
>>
>>  Anyway, today I went to use it,  the key turns but there's no starter
>  engagement.

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Phil Rose.....Rochester, NY USA
'00 A6 2.7T (my son's)
'06 A3q 3.2 V6 (30K, silver)
'91 200q	(175K, Lago blue)
Gone to Audi Valhalla:
'91 200q   (Tornado red)
'89 100 (Bamboo gold)