Ignition Switch Replacement
Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
My car is now suffering from intermittent starter delay (2-3 sec. delay between key twist and starter engagement)...looks like I can't procrastinate installing the new starter any longer.
I'm going to swap in a new ignition switch at the same time (it's been sitting on the shelf next to the starter for about a year)...I think I'll pull out the driver seat this time.
I'm going to swap in a new ignition switch at the same time (it's been sitting on the shelf next to the starter for about a year)...I think I'll pull out the driver seat this time.
Understeer: You will hit the wall with the front end.
Oversteer: You will hit the wall with the rear end.
Horsepower: How hard you will hit the wall.
Torque: How far you will move the wall.
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Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
You can also get the part from ac VW dealer. From what I have been told, its around $30 and it is the same part a Porsche dealer sells for around $150. Apparently it has 3 part numbers on it, VW, Audi and Porsche
At least that is what I have been told
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At least that is what I have been told
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Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
As you likely know, these switches are in an awkward place. Once I finally wrestled mine out, I replaced the set screws with a couple of cap screws (with tips pointed on grinder), so I can now loosen them with my fingers. Should make next swap much easier.
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Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
Nice idea!
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1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
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Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
Well, if you can wait a couple of weeks, we can knock it out in 19 to 38 minutes.5chn3ll wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 12:17 pm My car is now suffering from intermittent starter delay (2-3 sec. delay between key twist and starter engagement)...looks like I can't procrastinate installing the new starter any longer.
I'm going to swap in a new ignition switch at the same time (it's been sitting on the shelf next to the starter for about a year)...I think I'll pull out the driver seat this time.
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
I called the local Audi dealership, but they didn’t stock it. I never thought about trying the VW dealer (which is pretty ironic for me).
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
Go there for P!g parts too.FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:37 pmI called the local Audi dealership, but they didn’t stock it. I never thought about trying the VW dealer (which is pretty ironic for me).
Porsche TDI oil crush washer: $5.75
Audi version of the same part from the same dealer: $3.50
VW dealer: $0.25
If there is a VW version of a part, always buy it instead!
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Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
$5.50 markup just for the name. That should be illegal! Who would pay that delta unless tragically uninformed. Shame on Porsche for the gouging.gnat wrote: ↑Sun Mar 01, 2020 7:16 amGo there for P!g parts too.FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:37 pm
I called the local Audi dealership, but they didn’t stock it. I never thought about trying the VW dealer (which is pretty ironic for me).
Porsche TDI oil crush washer: $5.75
Audi version of the same part from the same dealer: $3.50
VW dealer: $0.25
If there is a VW version of a part, always buy it instead!
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Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
Good news - since the new starter resolved my crank delay issue, the new ignition switch is going back into the fuggit bucket for future use.
Understeer: You will hit the wall with the front end.
Oversteer: You will hit the wall with the rear end.
Horsepower: How hard you will hit the wall.
Torque: How far you will move the wall.
Gone hunting with Alec Baldwin and Dick Cheney. Back soon.
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Re: Ignition Switch Replacement
Update: Neither Autozone nor NAPA carry the ignition switch in stock any longer. I tried the local VW dealer and Audi dealer. The nearest one in stock was Toronto. That means if you need one, you will need to order it. I will renew my recommendation from earlier in this thread that you should carry an extra one in the car, and throw a small screwdriver tip in the box with the part. It's small and cheap enough that it just makes sense to carry an extra - think of it like the spare fuses we all pretty much keep in the glovebox.
That being said, Amazon stocks 3 different versions - the OE part (now $45), the cheaper URO part ($15) and an even cheaper, unbranded part for $7.49. The cheapest part is available for same-day delivery, so I ordered one of those, and then I ordered the OE part because I know the cheapo one won't last long. The OE part will arrive the middle of next week. If I didn't need to drive the car to an event tomorrow, I would have just waited for the OE one to arrive. Of course, had I heeded my own advice and kept an extra on hand, I wouldn't have a problem at all, now, would I?
That being said, Amazon stocks 3 different versions - the OE part (now $45), the cheaper URO part ($15) and an even cheaper, unbranded part for $7.49. The cheapest part is available for same-day delivery, so I ordered one of those, and then I ordered the OE part because I know the cheapo one won't last long. The OE part will arrive the middle of next week. If I didn't need to drive the car to an event tomorrow, I would have just waited for the OE one to arrive. Of course, had I heeded my own advice and kept an extra on hand, I wouldn't have a problem at all, now, would I?
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver