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Re: ignition lock problem



>                 I put my key in the ignition and it wouldn't turn.
>                 (yes I tried turning the wheel, etc., but....)
> 
>                 Has anyone removed the lock mechanism before?
>                 I assume it is something which I can remove and 
>                 then get re-keyed.  Barking up the right tree?

I'll bet it isn't the lock itself but the little plastic eletrical switch
that mounts behind it ... it's not too difficult to replace and I seem to
recall paying under $10 for a universal VW/Audi one from BAP.  I had this
happen to me in two different 4ks and both times it was the switch rather
than the ignition lock that was broken.

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