so the ignition tumbler just came out... sweet.

[Lincoln Rutledge]

Okay I can send some pictures.  I just realized I didn't mention what
car it is, duh.  It is an 88 80Q.

The only part still assembled is the last piece that goes between the
ignition switch (plastic) and the tumbler/lock assembly (metal), which
is also metal.  The end of the tumbler fits into a semicircular place. 
I will get some photos.

Thanks!

Linc
On Sun, 13 May 2007 22:24:30 -0500, "Tony Hoffman" <auditony at gmail.com>
said:
> I've completely dissasembled these, but it's been a while. What
> exactly is broken? Better yet, can you send pics of it? I have a 200
> one sitting around I could look at as well, if that becomes necessary.
> 
> Tony Hoffman
> 
> On 5/13/07, Lincoln Rutledge <lrutledge at realemail.net> wrote:
> > So two weeks ago, I put the key in the ignition, turned the key, and the
> > starter cranked, and then stopped cranking.  The ignition tumbler had
> > come out toward me a little bit.  I thought, Sweet.
> >
> > I tried to put it back in and wiggle it around, hahaha.  I prayed to the
> > Audi god.  I went ahead and pulled out the key with the tumbler on it.
> >
> > Then I took off the panel under the steering wheel, unplugged the wiring
> > harness multi-hedral octagonal plug from the ignition switch.  Started
> > shorting pins, got a couple of paper clips, and I've been driving the
> > car hot-wired since.
> >
> > Got a new ignition switch, took my old one off, and it didn't survive
> > the disassembly process.  I don't think it matters, it looks like this
> > is a mechanical problem in the lock.
> >
> > The end of the tumbler has a pin or cotter hole in it.  Probably
> > something used to be in there to hold the tumbler inside the lock.
> >
> > Is this a locksmith job or a dealer job or can I order all the parts
> > with a new key?  Any ideers?  I don't see any way to finish disassembly
> > of the actual lock.
> >
> > Thanks folks,
> > Linc
> >
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