[s-cars] more ignition switch questions - loose lock

[Tom Green]

The Audi recall for ignition switches replaced the entire switch with  
lock, and entailed drilling the lock  to access the
set screw holding the lock cylinder in place so the owner could  
continue to use the same key.  I guess the set screw on your lock has  
loosened on its own, releasing the cylinder.  You should be able to  
spot the marks from the set screw on the cylinder and thus find where  
to access the set screw when you remove the lock.  Or, get the recall  
drawings for information.  You just drill a very slight hole and not  
through the lock or you will destroy it-that is, it won't hold the lock  
in place.  The  electrical ignition switch looks right, although not a  
genuine Audi part (thats $20 more).  ;-)

Tom  '95 S6


> On 18 February 2005 at 05:51 Chris Chambers wrote:
> Picked up the actual electrical portion of the ignition switch, only
> $19.95 at the FLAPS.
>
> Concern I have is the ignition "lock" assembly comes out on it's own.
> Did some questioning at the parts/service place and learned that there
> is a "housing" that the "lock" assembly is supposed to stay in, and the
> ignition switch itself is attached at the other end.
>
> Here is a pic of what I am refering to as the "lock" assembly
> http://photobucket.com/albums/v48/chrisanjenn/67%20GMC/? 
> action=view&current=DSC_0500Medium.jpg
>
>
> The switch I was sold is part $4A0 905 849 B, here is a pic of it.
> http://photobucket.com/albums/v48/chrisanjenn/67%20GMC/? 
> action=view&current=DSC_0502Medium.jpg
>
> My questions are
> #1 Did I get the right ignition switch?
> #2 Why is the "lock" assembly loose, is something else broken?
> #3 Does anything else need to be replaced?
>
>
> Thanks again
> Chris