ign switch

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In a message dated 3/29/02 7:01:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,
quattro-request at audifans.com writes:


> Hi,  Has anyone replaced the electrical portion of the ign switch? I have
> done the whole assbly in the past but was hoping I would not have to get
> that
> deep to replace just the switch. I can't remember if you can get to the set
> screws that hold the switch to the mechanical portion? Any thoughts. BTW the
> dealer said that this switch (electrical part) has been a problem and was
> now
> redesigned. The one that I just got is made out of a different plastic by
> the
> look of it Vs the ones I had gotten in the past. I believe that over time
> the
> old switch plastic gets brittle and fails letting the spring inside jam the
> rest of the works and then breaking the metal part between the switch and
> lock assmbly.                       Richard Friedrich   1991 200 TQW  20v
>

       I replaced it recently in my '90 100. I believe there is sufficient
room to replace just the electrical portion if you remove the instrument
panel. As I had replace the mechanical portion, I had to drop the steering
column. That was simpler than it sounds. I spent about 5 hours before I found
a web article on how to do it and received an e-mail from the writer. I wish
I had thought to remove the column initially. I would like to give credit
where due to the author of the article, but can't recall the name. E-mail me
direct and I will find it.
Tom Faust