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

[Lincoln Rutledge]

Hi Tony,
Okay tonight I consulted the Bentley at my buddy's shop, and I
understand the terminology.  What I was calling the tumbler is
officially part of the "lock cylinder".  I ordered a new one and so I
will be ready to either take the steering wheel off and drill the hole
to get the old one out, or take it to the local 5-cylinder guy at the
German car shop in my neighborhood.

Thanks for the info and I'll let you know how it goes :)

FWIW it appears that the "tumbler" came out of the lock cylinder
assembly, but a semicircular part that it fits into is still inside. 
Looks like something wore out, like I said before maybe a pin or cotter
key.

Linc
On Mon, 14 May 2007 08:05:23 -0500, "Tony Hoffman" <auditony at gmail.com>
said:
> OK, when you do, I'll certainly let you know how it works and how ot
> fix. It's a lot of parts to understand without pics, though.
> 
> Tony Hoffman
> 
> 
> On 5/14/07, Lincoln Rutledge <lrutledge at realemail.net> wrote:
> > 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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