Re: ignition switch & steering lock Audi 90

["Michael Benno" <mbenno@mr.net>]

This is a TSB and should be covered under the recall warranty. I have seen
this TSB in several locations; Alldata and the NHTSB web site (posted on
the list a few days ago. Search for "Secret Warranties in the archives).
The safety issues was that in extreme cases the broken pin could cause the
diver to lose control of the vehicle.

The action was to replace the unit with a stronger pin.

Contact your dealer for more info. If they give you problems, I can dig up
the TSB for you.

Mike Benno
90q20v

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> From: Mark Zvolanek <mzvolane@sydney.ipex.com.au>
> To: 'quattro@coimbra.ans.net'
> Subject: ignition switch & steering lock Audi 90
> Date: Monday, May 12, 1997 12:03 PM
> 
> 
> Fellow Q members
> Recently I had following problem.
> Ignition switch on my 1991 Audi 90 failed so I bought a new one.
> During the installation of the switch I noticed the pin sticking out from
  
> key lock barrel was also broken. Since I could not take it apart I took  

> it to dealer for repair.
> Originaly I was quoted 1hour labour plus parts for repairing the broken  

> pin.
> The car was at the dealer for two days, because he had to wait for   
> steering lock to be delivered and mechanics had some difficulties to   
> putting it all together, so they had to call in a locksmith . In total it
  
> cost me bit over AUD$530.
> I have asked for replaced parts (ignition lock barrel, pin, steering   
> wheel lock) and I can not see anything wrong with the steering wheel   
> lock. What should I be looking for?
> Do all the components have to be replaced when the simple pin breaks?   
> Should I be able to get the pin just by itself? Certainly it would be   
> cheaper.
> Regards
> Mark
> '91 90 2.3E non-Q 97000kms