Ignition switch???

[John Lagnese]

Is this an automatic? If so, have you tried to start the car in neutral?

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From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On
Behalf Of Huw Powell
Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 3:29 PM
To: Kneale Brownson
Cc: Quattro; 200q20V mailing list
Subject: Re: Ignition switch???

Have you checked to see if the starter wire is getting 12v or not?

On 8/7/2011 12:14 PM, Kneale Brownson wrote:
> 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?
>>
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