replacing key cylinder and switch

[dgjks6]

Last winter key "click"after turing off the car when the car was cold.  The car truned off and the key comes out, but you can't put the key back in until you hear the "click".  And the interior lights stay on until then.  So last summer replaced the switch only.  This winter problem was the same/worse.

 

So I am going to replace the entire machanism this summer.  So did my reasearch I found these two posts for replacement. 

 

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/260947-key-hard-remove-ignition-lock-2.html#post3395412

 

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Porsche-996-997-Carrera/86-ELEC-Replacing_Your_Ignition_Switch_Steering_Lock/86-ELEC-Replacing_Your_Ignition_Switch_Steering_Lock.htm

 

I know this is a dumb question, but are these the same job, one from the top and one from the bottom?

 

The pelican way looks much easier.

[sunshine911]

I replaced the switch, electrical portion on the back of the cylinder. I couldn't get my key out when turning the car off. It was easy and it turns out, VW made the identical switch for less. I ordered it for about $30 from the local VW dealer.

Not sure if your problem is identical.... But, I didn't remove anything, I left it all in place and removed only the switch while working under the dash.

[dgjks6]

Did that last year. Didn't help. But I learned that I need glasses.