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Apr 27, 2015 | 08:38 PM

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One of the most common electrical items to fail on some of the older Porsche's is the ignition switch. This failure can show up in any number of ways. The car can refuse to start some of the time, the key may not turn too easily in the ignition, or strange electrical problems may appear. Read more about the issue and a DIY fix here at this Tech Article.

We also have ignition switches available on our parts catalog here.

I did get the switch, thanks - and have a few install questions. Any help?? The DIY you reference is a bit incomplete.

Apr 27, 2015 | 09:24 PM

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Working on Porsches requires a little bit of creativity, detective work and some cross referencing.

Here's one for you: http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic...witch-on-9972/

Apr 28, 2015 | 04:31 PM

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I did get the switch, thanks - and have a few install questions. Any help?? The DIY you reference is a bit incomplete.

Yes, please give us a call and we can have a specialist help you over the phone.

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Jun 29, 2015 | 11:15 AM

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Was there a final post on this?
Did removal require that Ignition Switch Socket tool?
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Jun 29, 2015 | 11:39 AM

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It was the ignition switch. This is not as simple as I thought and halfway through I had to bring it to my tech to take over the operation....but problem fixed.

Jul 14, 2018 | 11:38 AM

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I replaced my ignition switch yesterday.(2005 997.1) Overall it was an easy self install.(30 minutes) The replacement switch did not require any programming and it resolved my issue. You also do not need the Special VW Tool. You just need a flathead screwdriver and it removed easily.