[s-cars] Ignition Switch Part Number?

[Tom Green]

Yes, to the first problem.  The '95.5 and newer S6 apparently have a 
different switch than identified in the recall or some dealers  and   
individuals used the wrong switch.    Now, for GALA, I don't have a 
clue how to make it perform properly.

Tom '95 S6

On Aug 5, 2004, at 4:17 PM, Pasqualoni, James E wrote:

> Tom Green informed:
>
> KB14 is the recall code for 1994 Audi 100, S4 and called for
> replacement parts ignition switch 8A0 905 851L.  "Replace ignition
> switch, wash/vacuum vehicle; provide loaner, if necessary"  They won't
> do vehicles outside the VIN range or pay for duplicate repairs, but
> "Dealers are to service each vehicle subject to this recall regardless
> of mileage, age of the vehicle or selling dealer,from this time
> forward."
> Now, given all that, there have been reports of replacement switches
> having suffix codes varying from the above and the "J" for S6 models
> with resulting radio power different than before the change.  Hope this
> confuses things enough ?
>
> Tom '95 S6
>
> Tom-I think you may have shed light on a problem I have been pursuing 
> since
> I bought my S6.  Do you believe this means that the problem I'm having 
> with
> my radio not coming on and turning off with the ignition (and 
> frustratingly
> the radio turns off after an hour all the time-thinks it's running on
> reserve power) and the GALA not functioning may be the result of an
> incorrect ignition switch?
>
> I love this list!
>
> Thanks,
> Jim 95.5 S6 Avant
>
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