Ignition Lock Failed ?

[dr_karlb]

So my key has been getting kind of sticky to remove from the ignition lock, and yesterday it seems like a spring has slipped inside. It doesnt spring back when i start the car, and seem like i have to push against the spring to remove the key now.

Is this replacement a DIY ? I did a quick search but the relavent thread didnt seem to help.

Any idea of the cost for the dealer to do this?

One thread said it was a recall item on Boxster... is this the same on 996's ?

Thanks

[70Sixter]

Try this one, Dr K:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...l=ignition+lock

[dr_karlb]

Try this one, Dr K:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...l=ignition+lock

Mike,

Thanks for the link.

Did this on tuesday evening in about 30-minutes.

For anyone in Silicon Valley, Audi in Stevens Creek carry the switches in stock for $37. As soon as i said "Ignition Switch" the guy recited the p/n back to me... guess he gets a lot of these :-)

I broke open the old one to see this issue and the little plastic tab that holds the return spring in place was broken off and jaming the whole mechanism.... exactly what it felt like when turning the key.

Well all fixed now :-)