1991 200 Quattro Ignition switch replacement problem
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1991 200 Quattro Ignition switch replacement problem
my ignition switch broke. And it burnt out the wire going to my starter.I replaced the starter and the switch
Import Direct Ignition - Ignition Switch Part # 18-0550
Once I plugged it in, I turned the ignition switch with a flathead screwdriver before inserting it into the back of the lock cylinder. The car started. But, no matter how many times I insert it into the locking cylinder, I cant get the key to turn on the car. I saw a mechanism in the back of the cylinder that obviously syncs up with the switch and locks into some grooves.However, no matter how many times I try and slide it in place, it never works.
Heres a few pics of the switch and the back of the locking cylinder. Its extremely hard to take pics of the locking cylinder, since its so deep in the dash.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0b...ew?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0b...ew?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0b...ew?usp=sharing
Does anyone know how to install the switch properly, so I can turn my car on again?
Import Direct Ignition - Ignition Switch Part # 18-0550
Once I plugged it in, I turned the ignition switch with a flathead screwdriver before inserting it into the back of the lock cylinder. The car started. But, no matter how many times I insert it into the locking cylinder, I cant get the key to turn on the car. I saw a mechanism in the back of the cylinder that obviously syncs up with the switch and locks into some grooves.However, no matter how many times I try and slide it in place, it never works.
Heres a few pics of the switch and the back of the locking cylinder. Its extremely hard to take pics of the locking cylinder, since its so deep in the dash.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0b...ew?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0b...ew?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0b...ew?usp=sharing
Does anyone know how to install the switch properly, so I can turn my car on again?
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Yes youre right,I think the lock cylinder is broken.Do you know where I can find a guide to replace it?All the guides Ive found are years old and the picture links are dead.
Yes youre right,I think the lock cylinder is broken.Do you know where I can find a guide to replace it?All the guides Ive found are years old and the picture links are dead.
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Easiest thing to do would be to replace the whole housing with a good used one.
It's held to the column with one anti-tamper torx bolt. If you need one I have a few good used ones.
It's held to the column with one anti-tamper torx bolt. If you need one I have a few good used ones.
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