Re: 88 90 Ignition switch

[Dennis Ruffing <dennisr@altia.com>]

Andrew,

> 
> Hairy green toads from Mars made Dennis Ruffing say:
> 
> > One major problem:
> > 
> > The key-tumbler component is not modular- you can't swap it out.  So,
> > I've got a good mechanical part without a key (getting a key in a
> > junkyard car is hit and miss) and my broken mechanical part with a
> > useless key.
> 
> Yes it is swappable.
> 
> There's a procedure in the bentley for drilling out the lock
> cylinder to replace it. I can look it up if you want.

I pulled the bentley manual and was able to locate the instructions.

Drilling it out didn't *quite* work as advertised... So I drilled the 
crap out of it and pried it open.

Well, I've got the key tumbler component now, BUT!!

But the tab off the back of it is what is broken.  This has been the problem
all along.  I don't think Audi foresaw (sic- 'had forseen?') this part 
breaking, rather some other component of the locking system.  Having
broken tumblers is as useless as having a complete set and no key.


So it looks like I'll have to go for a complete new unit.  Chris Semple has located one for me.


> 
> Only my cat shares my opinions, and she's too psychotic to express it
> 
I've noticed over time that only my father shares my opinions, and it
drive's my wife nuts!  But she still loves her quattro.

Dennis
> 


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