87 5KTQ Ignition Switch Problems?

[russ southerlin <russell.s.southerlin@ast.lmco.com>]

I'm having problems with my ignition switch and was wondering if anyone
has had the same experience. It isn't making switch contact in the
starter position. If I lift up on the key it works better. I had to push
start it yesterday!!!

Did the troubleshooting thing last night in 100+ DegF garage - not much
fun. My neighbor sees me sweating away and comments that Audis are like
wifes, once you have one you don't want another - I have to disagree
since I am on my secound Audi!!!

I know it is the switch because I checked the pins with a ohm meter and
can see it intermittantly(?) make closure. I also jumpered the proper
wires for starter operation and the starter works perfect.

How do you remove the ignition switch? Do you have to pull the entire
steering column? I can see a set pin of some sort but it just has a pin
in threaded hole - no easy way to remove.

TIA for any help or comments.

Russ
87 5KTQ