Ignition switch???

[Kneale Brownson]

The switch activates the dash gauges/lites when turned to "on", but 
nothing happens when turned to "start".  Is this symptomatic of the 
contact part or the whole piece of crap?

On 8/7/2011 8:33 AM, 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 
> <mailto: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.  I replaced the starter a year ago and the
>     wiring to it was in great shape then, so I'm guessing the switch
>     has gone the way of all things Audi.
>
>     Is this the PITA drill out a pin kind of switch or is it easier to
>     extract in the '91 version?
>