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Old 07-13-2010, 12:05 PM
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All these threads on dead ignition switches has prompted me to buy a spare one to keep in the glove box. Hope I don't need it, but I feel more prepared...
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Old 07-13-2010, 12:13 PM
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the switch will give you warnings..... just gotta pay attention to the signs.
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Originally Posted by roadsession
All these threads on dead ignition switches has prompted me to buy a spare one to keep in the glove box. Hope I don't need it, but I feel more prepared...
I did the same thing a couple of weeks ago...just in case.
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I have a spare ignition switch, too. But what is a glove box?
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I have a spare ignition switch, too. But what is a glove box?
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Originally Posted by redridge
the switch will give you warnings..... just gotta pay attention to the signs.
What are some of the signs?
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What are some of the signs?
the key wont go in or out


Ferd.... you changed yours in a parking lot at C&C IIRC... what "signs" did you have prior
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Other than the dealer
Where do you buy one? and where is the best deal to get one?
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The two spares I got in '07 say Audi on them! They were $15 each I think.
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Don't forget the Teeny Turner. I am on switch #4 and always keep a spare in the door bin.

http://www.amazon.com/Picquic-06102-.../dp/B001QVPHBO
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Other than the dealer
Where do you buy one? and where is the best deal to get one?
AutohausAZ.com for under $9 shipped.
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Does a switch going bad make it harder to turn to start the car? Mine is somewhat difficult to turn sometimes almost like it's getting bound slightly. The dealer said the the entire steering lock part.
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AutohausAZ.com for under $9 shipped.
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Originally Posted by ivangene
the key wont go in or out


Ferd.... you changed yours in a parking lot at C&C IIRC... what "signs" did you have prior
how do you just change it out in a parking lot, i have had some problems like you said about sometimes being hard to get in or out, but, how do you change it out?
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