Ignition switch???

[Tony Hoffman]

It can be either, and I've seen both. Typically, I replace the exectrical
part first, as I'ts much simpler and usually the culprit. As mentioned, It
might not hurt to check for power to the starter. You can check it at the
"7" strip in the fusebox. And, for that matter, you can jump power to the
starter there as well, in a pinch.

Tony

On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 11:14 AM, Kneale Brownson <kneale at coslink.net> 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>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?
>
>