Ignition key doesn't spring back after starting ....

[Grant Lenahan]

Yes it can. email me for instructions if you want.

Grant
On Feb 1, 2006, at 6:59 PM, Chris Thorp wrote:

> Fay Kelley wrote:
>
>> Recently replaced ignition switch ....
>>
>> now when I turn the key a week later, it will not spring back into 
>> the place it should be.
>> The lights, etc., will not work unless I manually return the key to 
>> the position it should return to with some sort of spring.
>>
>> Is that most likely the housing or the lock cylinder ?
>>
>> It is a big project to take the dash off again ... would it be better 
>> to just replace both parts while it is off?
>>
> Fay,
>
> This is your '95 A6, right?  You don't have to take the dash off.  I 
> believe it can be done by just pulling the cluster.  The cluster can 
> be pulled after removing about 4 screws _without_ removing the 
> steering wheel.  :-)  It is a tight squeeze, but it can be done.  The 
> key return spring is in the electrical portion of the switch.  From 
> your email, it isn't clear if you replaced the electrical or 
> mechanical portion of the switch.
>
> -Chris
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