[s-cars] No A/C, no wipers, and finally, no start

[bob.rossato at att.net]

There was a recall done years back, but Audi will not
cover it again.  I have tried, and I know several others
have as well, but have not been successful in getting
Audi to cover the repairs for a second switch.

So, unless your car never went in for the original
recall, you are SOL.

I replaced the electrical half of ignition switch
myself.  It's about $30.  However, it isn't perfect as
it is difficult to turn sometimes and you have to be
careful not to force it.  I'm wondering whether the
mechanical portion of the ignition switch, i.e. tumbler
half, may not also need replacement and may in fact be
what causes the electrical half to break.

Bob


> Regarding these failing starters due to ignition switches staying on -
>  Mine does it from time to time and last week my mother drove the car
> all week with me away.  I hate to think if she drove merrily along with
> starter engaged........
> Anybody pressed the stealer regarding ignition switch recalls??
> Aaron
>
> Bill Mahoney wrote:
>
> >Bob,
> >Okay put me down for that.  Lets get the 150hp model though as you never
> >know when you're gonna need to use as the auxilary engine.
> >This sounds like a nasty breakdown.  They're all scary to me.
> >Hope mine doesnt go as I'm headed up to MI this weekend -8'O
> >75mph speed limit in parts.  But maybe not a good time for pushing the
> >envelope with starter about to go?  AND 95 degree temps.
> >And thanks for being the scout!
> >Bill m - mit uber avant. Man this car runs great! (he says while chewing
> >his fingers)
> >
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