2006 A6 won't start, can't get it out of park

[Peter Golledge]

If this like earlier setups, I'll bet the "mechanical" part ignition switch
which connects from key barrel to the column lock has failed... BTDT on
Audi 200.  This would need to engage the park lockout mechanism as well.
Fix on older cards is to remove trim and drill a small hole in the steering
column in a specific spot, you can then use a small punch pressed into the
hole to release the tab which holds in the barrel and allows it to be
withdrawn from the column.

Would imagine it is the same for yours but I don't have the data, hopefully
another lister does!

On Fri, Feb 13, 2015 at 3:10 PM, Vic <victor.norman at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Thanks for the help guys.
> Still trying to get the car out of park. I've removed the plastic tab in
> the ashtray and supposedly there is a metal tab that can be pressed to
> release the shifter. I can only see a couple of white plastic gizmos that
> are probably electrical connectors. Also pulled up the shifter boot - can't
> see anything there that might help.
>
> One thing I did notice - I can't turn the steering wheel no matter which
> position the key is in (the key turns to each position quite normally).
> Seems like this could be a symptom of a bad ignition switch?
>
> Thanks
>
> Vic Norman
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