[s-cars] Failed attempt to replace ignition switch

[Jeremiah Curry]

I replaced the switch on my 95.5 S6 without replacing the lock cylinder 
using the instructions and it worked fine.  Screws were there and painted or 
lock-tited as expected.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Tom Rodriguez
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 5:00 PM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: [s-cars] Failed attempt to replace ignition switch

Guys,



Yesterday I finally attempted to replace my broken ignition switch,
following the excellent how-to descriptions provided on Quattroworld
URS4/URS6/RS2 FAQs.



All was progressing well until I got into the dash and found that the two
screws that secure the ignition switch in place are missing (the ones that
are described as having a red dot of paint to prevent them from vibrating
loose). I used my small flat-head screwdriver to try to pry the ignition
switch loose from the surrounding bracket.  The switch wouldn't budge.
Something other than the two missing screws was holding it securely in the
bracket.  I could see the screwdriver was simply gouging into the plastic
body of the ignition switch, so rather than inflict further damage I stopped
and reassembled the instrument cluster.  I started the car to make sure I
had not F'd it up.



Any idea what's going on here?  I recently told my Audi mechanic that I was
going to undertake this project and he told me the ignition switch and lock
cylinder must be replaced as a unit.  Is he right?  Was there some
variability in how these units were installed at the factory?  I purchased
this car at 70K miles and I have never replaced the ignition switch, so I am
relatively certain this is the original.



Any insights would be appreciated.  My plan now is to pay my mechanic to do
the job.



Thanks,

Tom Rodriguez

'95 S6, 280K miles

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