[s-cars] Ignition lock won't return from "start" to "run" position

[Tom Rodriguez]

Thanks guys for the feedback. Sounds like it's probably the ignitions switch
and not the ignition lock cylinder, which makes for an easier fix
(relatively speaking).  I'll let you know how it goes.

Tom Rodriguez
'95 S6

-----Original Message-----
From: Tony [mailto:tony.curran at sympatico.ca] 
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2016 6:03 PM
To: Charles Baer <charlie at istari.com>
Cc: Tom Rodriguez <trodri69 at gmail.com>; s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Ignition lock won't return from "start" to "run"
position

Found this write up.

One thing. Always use an ignition switch from your local dealer. After
market switches don't last long. Cost less than $50.

http://s-cars.org/site/1992-1997-audi-s4-s6-ignition-switch-replacement/

Good luck,

Tony

Sent from my iPad

> On Sep 17, 2016, at 5:09 PM, Charles Baer <charlie at istari.com> wrote:
> 
> Be warned that you may not have yet broken any of the harder to fix parts
of the cylinder assembly -- yet.  The symptoms you've described can be
caused by just the plastic switch assembly failing and is easier to fix than
the metal cylinder portions.  Parts of the cylinder can break without ever
having the key stay in the start position, my avant had the switch tab on
the cylinder core crack even though it was always returning to the run
position.
> 
> The list archives would have several discussions about this, but I don't
know how complete they are.  The web forums (that I rarely view) seem to
have most of the knowledge that used to be passed around on the list, you
might be able to find write-ups about replacing the switch if you dig around
the quattroworld or other servers.
> 
> Charlie
> 
>> On 9/17/2016 2:22 PM, Tom Rodriguez wrote:
>> My ignition key will not spring back from the "start" position to the
"run"
>> position after the engine starts.  This causes a host of problems if 
>> the car is driven in this condition, since the starter motor is still 
>> spinning and the electronics (lights, power windows, HVAC, etc.) are 
>> disabled.  I have learned to manually turn the key ever so slightly 
>> back to the left to the "run" position after the engine has started, 
>> being careful not to overshoot the "run" position or the engine turns off
and I have to start over.
>> 
>>  
>> I'm guessing the problem is a worn ignition lock cylinder.  Can 
>> anyone confirm this based on my description and your own BTDT?  I 
>> looked on Quattroworld and found the post on "How to replace the 
>> ignition lock cylinder assembly".  Also, I assume that a new lock 
>> assembly will require a new key, so I'll have one key for the 
>> ignition and another for the door locks.  Correct?
>> 
>>  
>> Since the process involves removing the instrument cluster is there 
>> anything else I should for preventive maintenance while I'm in there?  
>> Should I replace the starter switch even though the current one (the 
>> original) seems to be working fine?
>> 
>>  
>> I'll appreciate any feedback.
>> 
>>  
>> Tom Rodriguez
>> 
>> '95 S6, 273K miles
>> 
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