A6 ignition issues

[Fred Munro]

Hi Dee;

Problems with removing the key or turning the key out of the "off" position
are usually caused by the interlocks on the steering wheel and the gearshift
lever on automatics. Try rocking the steering wheel back and forth while
trying to turn the key "off" and remove it or while trying to start the car.
If this doesn't work try moving the shift lever back and forth in the "park"
position to see if the shift lever interlocks are binding the ignition lock
cylinder.
Your car is designed to lock the steering wheel before the key can be
removed. Automatics are designed so the key cannot be removed unless the
transmission is in "park".

HTH

Fred Munro
'94 S4  124k km ( manual tranny, thankfully one less interlock to save me
from myself)

----- Original Message -----
From: <DOUBLDz at aol.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 8:46 PM
Subject: A6 ignition issues


> Hello,
>
> New troubles have turned up with Baby involving the ignition (I think).
Last
> week, I couldn't get the key out of the ignition after shutting her off.
Then
> there were times too when I couldn't turn the key to start her up. I
brought
> her to my trusted mechanic and the ignition was replaced...the car has
been
> there since Tuesday...special ordered the parts, etc., got her back Friday
> night, well almost. The service manager drove the car from the garage to
the
> front door for me because it was raining, but when he tried to remove the
> key, guess what?
>
> So I left the car with him again and they will try to find the problem on
> Monday. Frankly, while I've always trusted them, I'm nervous right now.
Its
> seems very possible that the ignition did not have to be replaced and that
> something entirely different, possibly electrical, is actually the
problem.
> If I could point them in the right direction on Monday, it would be a big
> help. Any suggestions?
>
> Dee