[s-cars] Ignition switch replacement?

[Tom Mullane]

A side note on this same topic:

I noticed a few folks have complained about the loss of the "radio stays on
until key is removed" feature after replacing the ignition switch.  I can't
remember if my 94 had this feature, but I think it did not.  Could it be
that only the 95.5 cars have this?  If so, I bet the feature could be
preserved by asking for a 1996 ignition switch, rather than the 1995 switch.
I haven't checked the FA, but I bet they are different.  Does anyone know
for sure?  Should 95.5 cars be using the 1996 switch (maybe the A6 switch if
the S6 switch is not available)?

Tom



Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 18:14:40 -0400
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Subject: [s-cars] Ignition switch replacement?
To: robert at s-cars.org, s-car-list at audifans.com
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Bob pondered:
"It appears that it is not necessary to completely remove the 
whole assembly.  There is mention of a screw or perhaps two but their
location and access to them is not well described.  What is the trick?"

Bob,
A man of your incredible skills should have no problem with this;)  
That said; the first time thru could be a bit puzzling.  I did mine 1st week
of march and then did my sisters 92urS about a week later.  
Second time thru I neither disconnected the battery no completely removed
the IC and it took <30 minutes..really.
Remove the IC.
Get a lot of light to shine in there to see.
It is mounted deep in the dark recesses behind the IC and at first glance
looks impossible to remove.
There are indeed two allen screws beneath the red or blue loctite Klaus
used.  You will have to pick this away before getting an allen wrench into
them.
Loosen the screws just enough to slide the whole unit back, then tilt up the
forward section and pull straight out (forward section first, connector
still attached.)
Assembly is reverse of removal.  BWAhahaha!  Sorry.
No, but really; connect the new switch, slide back in the back end first and
hold in place firmly whilst tightening set screws, I added some blue loctite
and then put the IC back together.
If you have the new switch in hand it will offer good clues as to what has
to be done.  Read the other write ups too.
HTH and good luck.  Unfortunately, this will not make your car any faster
unless you count that it will preclude from blowing your starter whenst the
switch doesnt return to the run position.
Cheer's
Bill m