So, Today I start the car and the AC doesn't kick in. I turn the car off and cannot remove the key from the ignition

So I wiggle it back and forward and all of the sudden it appears as there is a lot of play in it. So I start it again and back it out just a notch and the AC kicks in. So obviously appears as the tumbler is faulty.


How much work and how much $$$ is it? I've seen a few on ebay that come with the kay blade but than what do I do about the door lock?

 

You will found valuable info here: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...blem-help.html

 

Thanks and Welcome Adam! Hope you will found good info!

 

do the cheap vw part option $9 or so. Did mine a year ago, took me an hour maybe and still works perfectly. Just get a real small screwdriver you will see what I mean when you get your head under there.

 

Adam, I just fixed this same problem yesterday. You have a faulty ignition switch (a cheap plastic part that breaks over time), and that causes all the wierd electrical problems like AC/headlights/windshield wipers. I'm 99% sure that you only need the ignition switch, and not a new lock (so don't let Porsche talk you into that $525 job ). See my thread that was already linked to above: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...blem-help.html

I just did this ignition switch install myself yesterday:

1. Search Ebay for Part number: 4A0905849 (same part for Porsche/Audi/VW): I bought it from MPG auto parts, they shipped it lightning fast and it arrived in two days to Ohio. Cost $17 shipped before ebay cashback . If you get it from VW or Audi or Porsche directly, they will charge you $45 for the same thing.

2. I installed it myself with this guide: http://www.gagme.com/greg/996/igniti...ignition01.jpg . I did not unhook the battery, and no alarm was set off. The guide is pretty straight forward. After you take off the AC duct off, you will need a very tiny flathead screwdriver to get to those two screws "covered by red paint." Getting those off and back on is the trickiest part.

3. If you don't want to do it yourself, buy the part on ebay and take it to Porsche and have them to it. It took me 90 minutes to do it and I ran into problems getting at the tiny screws and didn't know what I was doing. (After putting those tiny flathead screws back in to secure the switch, the key wouldn't turn, regardless if turning the wheel, and I had to unhook them twice, jiggle the wheel, ect. My biggest suggestion here is to leave the key in while putting those screws in, fasten them a little and ensure you can turn the key before continuing to secure them. If you are not a mechanical guy, a max charge of 1 hour I'd assume at $120 an hour at Porsche probably woudl save you some frustration.

4. In the mean time, just be careful turning the key. When you start the car, if your electrics don't work, turn the key a hair to the left and your electrics will work fine. To get the key out, I turned it a bit further left than normal while pulling gently. Do this until you can get it fixed.

 

Thanks guys I already ordered the part and have plenty of screwdrivers so I'm sure one will work. I'll let you know how it goes once I receive it.

 

Update:

Took about 45min to replace. Not bad at all.

Thanks for your help everyone!!

 

Glad you saved yourself some $ and didn't have to use the stealership.

 

great write up thanks for sharing...