Dead End on Ignition Switch Replacement

[hayes myers]

Yep... if its been changed already once (chances are) then doubtful for the
pink/red ink cover. (Much easier to do.) It's a little awkward, but had a
nice small slot screwdriver (craftsman fwiw) which allowed me to work
semi-blind. SOme prefer a mirror to help out.

On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 12:24 AM, Al <bournej at hawaii.rr.com> wrote:

> Paul,
> I believe you will need to pull the instrument panel. Look in and you will
> see your old switch at the end of the key.  It is held in place by two
> small
> screws. Mine had some red or pink paint over them. Dig it out and loosen
> but
> do not remove. This will release the old switch, slide in the new switch,
> tighten the screws, plug in the connector.
>
> Al
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Paul Caouette" <paxnobis at gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 9:19 AM
> To: "quattro" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Dead End on Ignition Switch Replacement
>
> > Hi Folks,
> >
> > My Bentley isn't much help.
> >
> > I have 1991 20V Avant. Just got the ignition replacement switch and
> > crawled
> > under the dash to replace. Bentley and what I saw don't match. My unit
> has
> > a
> > plastic sleeve over the steering housing. Bentley says I should have a
> > "mounting bolt."
> >
> > My replacement switch has two ears on the plastic body. Sketches of the
> > Ignition (fig 11 pp 94.13) are inconclusive.
> >
> > Can someone who has BTDT (been there done that) help me out........I've
> > been
> > using toggle switches for the past few months and I am really tired of
> > going
> > over the checklist every time I start the car.
> >
> > Ignition key                    On
> > Major switch                  On
> > Aux equip  switch          On
> > Headlight relays             On
> >
> > I'm feeling like an astronaut.............
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Paul Caouette
> > 1991 20V 200 Q Avant
> > 1998 A4   Avant
> > (the rest of them are now history)
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