[s-cars] Failed attempt to replace ignition switch

[Peter Golledge]

Tom,

I had one which was really, really tight.  I ended up replacing the lock
part as well though since it had started to fail.

On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM, Tom Rodriguez <trodri69 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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