Ignition Switch & Radio/Alarm Issue Update
04-23-2016, 03:04 PM
#1
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Ignition Switch & Radio/Alarm Issue Update
Some months back I started having an issue with the radio not turning off when I switched off the car. It would shutdown then power back up.
Then recently I couldn't lock the doors/the alarm would not turn on. I locked the door with the key and engaged the alarm. When I tried to disengage the alarm with the fob, the alarm would not disengage. I used the key to unlock the door. The alarm went off. The fob then was not able to turn the alarm off. I unplugged the battery.
I decided it was time to try one of the suggestions I read about here: Replace the ignition switch. Today I did it and holy hell was that top screw nearly impossible to get out. Crazy.
I did get it out and installed the new switch and plugged it back in and reconnected the battery. I am now able to turn on and off the alarm and the radio turns off when I key off the car.
Hopefully this is the end of these annoying issues.
--Michael
Then recently I couldn't lock the doors/the alarm would not turn on. I locked the door with the key and engaged the alarm. When I tried to disengage the alarm with the fob, the alarm would not disengage. I used the key to unlock the door. The alarm went off. The fob then was not able to turn the alarm off. I unplugged the battery.
I decided it was time to try one of the suggestions I read about here: Replace the ignition switch. Today I did it and holy hell was that top screw nearly impossible to get out. Crazy.
I did get it out and installed the new switch and plugged it back in and reconnected the battery. I am now able to turn on and off the alarm and the radio turns off when I key off the car.
Hopefully this is the end of these annoying issues.
--Michael
02-01-2017, 05:44 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
I decided it was time to try one of the suggestions I read about here: Replace the ignition switch. Today I did it and holy hell was that top screw nearly impossible to get out. Crazy.
I did get it out and installed the new switch and plugged it back in and reconnected the battery. I am now able to turn on and off the alarm and the radio turns off when I key off the car.
--Michael
02-01-2017, 09:44 PM
#4
Some months back I started having an issue with the radio not turning off when I switched off the car. It would shutdown then power back up.
Then recently I couldn't lock the doors/the alarm would not turn on. I locked the door with the key and engaged the alarm. When I tried to disengage the alarm with the fob, the alarm would not disengage. I used the key to unlock the door. The alarm went off. The fob then was not able to turn the alarm off. I unplugged the battery.
I decided it was time to try one of the suggestions I read about here: Replace the ignition switch. Today I did it and holy hell was that top screw nearly impossible to get out. Crazy.
I did get it out and installed the new switch and plugged it back in and reconnected the battery. I am now able to turn on and off the alarm and the radio turns off when I key off the car.
Hopefully this is the end of these annoying issues.
--Michael
Then recently I couldn't lock the doors/the alarm would not turn on. I locked the door with the key and engaged the alarm. When I tried to disengage the alarm with the fob, the alarm would not disengage. I used the key to unlock the door. The alarm went off. The fob then was not able to turn the alarm off. I unplugged the battery.
I decided it was time to try one of the suggestions I read about here: Replace the ignition switch. Today I did it and holy hell was that top screw nearly impossible to get out. Crazy.
I did get it out and installed the new switch and plugged it back in and reconnected the battery. I am now able to turn on and off the alarm and the radio turns off when I key off the car.
Hopefully this is the end of these annoying issues.
--Michael
If you wouldnt mind, could you please post the part number?
Thanks anyway, I think this is it...964.613.012.00
TIA!
02-01-2017, 09:45 PM
#5
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Would it be easier to just drill out the four rivets under the keyway cap and pull the entire lock mechanism with the switch attached out?
I did this years ago on my 86' Carrera and I seem to recall it wasn't that difficult.
Has anyone done this on their 993 who can provide feedback?
I did this years ago on my 86' Carrera and I seem to recall it wasn't that difficult.
Has anyone done this on their 993 who can provide feedback?
02-02-2017, 03:48 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
Update. Solved.
I found an easy way to do this.
1. Remove left vent. Pull off the lever for the vent fins at the back, right of the vent. The vent will pop out.
2. Disconnect the wiring plugs for both the lights and the ignition switch. This gives you clear visual access to both screws.
3. Using a stubby, fat headed phillips screw driver remove the two screws and the switch pops out.
Previously I had removed the silver VWO box (two 10mm plastic nuts). Not sure if this is required but it does allow for more room for your hands.
This trick makes me wonder if removing the lower dash is required, but it did allow more room underneath allowing easier access to both the vent and the ignition switch.
1. Remove left vent. Pull off the lever for the vent fins at the back, right of the vent. The vent will pop out.
2. Disconnect the wiring plugs for both the lights and the ignition switch. This gives you clear visual access to both screws.
3. Using a stubby, fat headed phillips screw driver remove the two screws and the switch pops out.
Previously I had removed the silver VWO box (two 10mm plastic nuts). Not sure if this is required but it does allow for more room for your hands.
This trick makes me wonder if removing the lower dash is required, but it did allow more room underneath allowing easier access to both the vent and the ignition switch.