[s-cars] ignition switch replacment....HELP! :- )

[Rokas Reipa]

Hi Chris,

No hidden surprises that I saw. In fact, I found it easier than Franco
described. I basically removed the IC and replaced it while reaching
into the open area behind the ignition. This was on a 95.5 S6. HTH

Rokas
95.5 S6

On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 16:31:49 -0800 (PST), chris chambers
<fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Evening S gentz,
> 
> So picture this, I'm relaxing on my couch about to watch some
> documentary on the history channel when the wife calls. Seems her car
> won't start...after some discussion I find out that when she started it
> to leave work the key "got stuck" in the start position and she had to
> make it go back.
> 
> Well when she went to start it again the car would start but
> immediately shut off. So our hero goes out into the frigid Michigan
> night to rescue the fair maiden. He soon discovers that the ignition
> switch has failed (no surprise), the car will start and run if you hold
> the key in the right spot. Well not wanting to pay a $95+ towing bill
> our hero volunteers to drive the car home....not fun! Imagine this
> scene, driving onto and on the highway shifting with your left hand and
> holding the key with your right, all while trying to stay in your snowy
> lane! But I digress!!
> 
> I have found Franco Barber's write up on replacing the switch, wanted
> to make sure there weren't any other hidden surprises. I also found out
> today the "tumbler" part comes out of the ignition switch on it's own.
> Will rectifying this be part of a normal ignition switch replacement or
> are we in for more fun?
> 
> Thanks for any and all input
> Chris
> 
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