Ignition switch???

[jlagnese at massed.net]

It's easy enough to test the electrical portion. Just turn it with the switch out 
and still plugged in.

---- Original message ----
>Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:00:59 -0500
>From: Tony Hoffman <auditony at gmail.com>  
>Subject: Re: Ignition switch???  
>To: Kneale Brownson <kneale at coslink.net>
>Cc: Quattro <quattro at audifans.com>, 200q20V mailing list 
<200q20v at audifans.com>
>
>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?
>>
>>
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