Ignition switch?

[john at westcoastgarage.net]

Peter Orban wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
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> I have an '03 Passat, V6, 5SPM. Every now and then the car just does not start when I turn the key. If I turn the ignition off and try again, then it usually starts. I suspect the ignition switch. The battery is also the original.
> I remember reading on this forum that some Audi models (A6?) like to have their ignition switch replaced regularly. Does anyone know which model(s) is (are) that? I would like to compare the ignition switch part numbers in the FA, this car could have the same switch.
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> Thanks, Peter
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The switch, 4B0 905 849, fits a TON of cars, even including some 911s.  John