Ignition switch 1995 A6Q

[Kneale Brownson]

Is she like my wife's sister, who has about 100 keys on her key chain?  Too
much weight on the key can cause problems.

At 10:34 PM 10/27/2005 -0400, Grant wrote:
>All,
>
>My mom's 1995 A6Q has taken to eating ignition switches.  Either she' 
>having a string of VERY bad luck, or somehow is causing the problem.  
>let me explain.
>
>Fall 2004, the switched stopped returning to the accessory position 
>automatically, and was replaced. OK, its 8+ years old.
>
>Winter 2005 it suddenly wont start. Cranks fine, but as it turns out, 
>the fuel pump is not engaging and the switch "feels funny".  Replaced 
>under warranty.  Problem gone.
>
>Summer (early aug) 2005.  Same as Winter 2005, but more gradual. 
>Sometimes it works OK, sometimes not. Then it progressively gets worse. 
>  Replaced. 50/50 with shop.  Problem gone.
>
>This week, guess what is starting to happen.  Switch feels looser than 
>it should (movement).
>
>So - any idea what might be the cause?  Bad luck?  Abusive parent?  
>This is getting silly, not to mention expensive.  I think I'm 
>dis-assembling this time.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Grant
>
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