D Stratemeyer

Re: '98 A4 Quattro, Tiptronic Sport.<br>My ignition switch cylinder has a flaw in that sometimes when you switch<br>off, then remove the key....the dome light doesn't go on, and the bell rings when I<br>open the car door. The car still believes the key is in the ignition. I've had it in for<br>replacement of the ignition cylinder, brought it home last night (after 48 hours, grrr), <br>and the problem is still there with the new cylinder. Service done at Ogner Motors<br>in Woodland Hills (Porsche,Audi). Klaus seems to be a top-notch mechanic, born<br>and trained in Germany, so I was hoping he'd fixed the problem for good, but no...<p>The work-around is that I can push up on the underneath side of<br>the switch after removing the key, and hear a 'click', then all is well. I have to do this<br>nearly every time I use the switch, however...which is a pain.<p>Anybody heard of this? I otherwise love this car (except for the cupholders<br>being UNDER the armrest!!). It's a blast to drive (too much fun, got my first speeding<br>ticket in 12 years last week). Any comments would be appreciated, drive safely!<br>

D. Meyer

I have a similar problem. I picked up my 99 1.8 on Oct. 22. After 3 days, my alarm and remote quit working. The door chime sounds even after the key is removed from the ignition. It suddenly started working o.k. for a few days, but is back to being broken. I've got an appoinment at the dealer next Monday to hopefully get it fixed. I'll let you know if I learn anything new.