Post Ignition Switch Change Question

[whs]

When I took my car in for services, the dealer said my ignition switch needed to be replaced and quoted me the standard $400 fee. I said no thanks and decided to switch it out myself (using the Audi switch). Did that today and now have a couple of questions:

1. Now when I lock my doors with the key the lights flash twice and the horn beeps a quick chirp. Is this normal?

2. I feel like the key is now a little "tighter" to turn. Is this normal?

3. Do your keys need to be re programed after changing out the ignition?

Thanks in advance.

Will

[Loren]

1. No, it is not normal. If the horn chirps then you have an open alarm zone (like the center console lid, etc.).

2. It depends, if your old switch was very worn then the new will feel tighter. You should go try a new car at the dealership.

3. Not if you just changed the electrical switch and not the lock.

[whs]

1. No, it is not normal. If the horn chirps then you have an open alarm zone (like the center console lid, etc.).

2. It depends, if your old switch was very worn then the new will feel tighter. You should go try a new car at the dealership.

3. Not if you just changed the electrical switch and not the lock.

Loren,

Thanks for the feedback. As to 1, I figured out that when I was testing it originally the cab top was down...think, think, think! As for 2, I just had a loaner car earlier this week and I can say that the ignition feel is totally different from either the old switch or the new. As for 3, guess I still have a couple of bugs in the works. Thanks again!

Will