ignition switch
#1
Racer
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When I crank my car is the ignition switch supposed to spring back into the number 2 on position? with all other cars this is built into the switch but I know this is unlike all other cars. looked into the forum already and there is a ton of posts with ignition switch somewhere and everywhere in the posts. I just want to know if it should kick back to pos. 2 or does everyone just "manually" place back into pos. 2. Thanks in advance for any replies.
Dan
Dan
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Racer
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thanks guys...the confirmation helps alot. thats going on the to do list under b section after the shocks and spring plates get on and I do my valve adjustment. thanks again.
Dan
Dan
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Just did this a while back..make sure you lay a towel under the lock to catch the screws if they fall. I used a magnetic screw driver but one still fell off, the towel caught it before it fell into the nether regions
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It is not a big or expensive or dirty job .
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point taken and appreciated indycam...just have the parts as of now to do the other things that i listed before so this part has to go on order for me to be able to do it. Thanks for the opinion though.
Dan
Dan
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Nordschleife Master
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When my switch did the same thing yours is doing it was a safety problem .
The switch was endangering ...
I would not press you to do the repair without good cause .
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The switch was endangering ...
I would not press you to do the repair without good cause .
96461301200
Genuine Porsche
Ignition Switch
1 per car. $85.98
#9
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Im looking into it now Indy..thanks again for the advice. Right now Red October is parked at least until bump stops come in for the rear struts and spring plates get here too. will see how the week goes and possibly order one early next week.
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Dan
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also, how far of a movement is it from start to on position. There again it moves back a little bit and maybe right where its supposed to be. Thanks again for the help.
Dan
Dan
#12
Nordschleife Master
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On my 89 C4 , the switch had the spring in it , when I put a screwdriver into the slot and turned the switch I found the spring was inside the switch .
"Ignition Switch (the electronic part)
Brand new Genuine Porsche part, in stock, ships fast.
Don't fall for the cheaper aftermarket versions - they are junk.
If you can't feel the I, II, and Start positions as very distinct resting points while you are turning the key, then this switch is probably broken since it has the detentes and contacts inside."
"Ignition Switch (the electronic part)
Brand new Genuine Porsche part, in stock, ships fast.
Don't fall for the cheaper aftermarket versions - they are junk.
If you can't feel the I, II, and Start positions as very distinct resting points while you are turning the key, then this switch is probably broken since it has the detentes and contacts inside."