ChicagoSpeed996

At 33,000 miles, After the key getting stuck and the steering wheel lock not engaging without a tap to the dash, and the key removed but still saying key not removed I went to NAPA and got the ignition switch. I was skeptical that the electronics at the end of the keyed tumbler/wheel lock would fix the issue. But a clutch to the head and squeezing my hands to find the little screws, all is well! And only $12!

ChicagoSpeed996

Happened to try and buy another one at NAPA for future stock but pulled it out of the box and it was used!

PORCAR

Surprising as NAPA is one of the better chains.

sfv_rider

Always check the box at the counter before accepting it. Sad, but true.

Fracture

part #?,..... please

ChicagoSpeed996

ATM 4A0906849B

Tim Wasmer

Doing mine this weekend.....

Macster

Good advice. And also agree that ii is sad that it is necessary. Was in a large chain auto parts store (used to be called Kragen's but some other chain bought it out and I can't remember the name now…. oh, it just came to me: O'Reilly.) oh over a year ago now and was looking at some oil and something caught my eye and I noticed a bottle of oil had the cap ring loose.

The cap had been unscrewed obviously. So, curious I unscrewed and removed the cap and the oil was old oil. Someone had I guess returned some "unused" bottles of oil after having replaced the oil with their used oil. I took the bottle up to the counter and let the clerks know.

I always check now that any bottles of stuff I get at the auto parts store, any items in a box or plastic bag are factory sealed. Same goes I might add for when I pick up food items at the store. I've come across club soda bottles with caps that have the cap ring loose which indicates the cap has been loosened and possible removed.

DTMiller

Napa reports this # doesn't link to anything in their system. ATM 4B0905849 is the Audi ignition switch number. Link to the Napa part?

DTMiller

Is this the right part?

http://m.napaonline.com/parts/PartsD...49B_0295649696

DTMiller

Just got my switch out, getting new part tomorrow. Would recommend a head lamp, being a gymnast and if you have sensitive soft hands like mine, a pair of work gloves to help grip the jeweler's screwdriver when loosening the set screws.

Here's a couple DIY's from around the web that I found useful:

http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/R...on_Switch.html

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...ering_Lock.htm

Also, I called the dealership to see if I could get the part today instead of waiting until tomorrow. Yes, for a mere $31 increase in price you can get the part from the dealer.

5CHN3LL

If you have metal pedals, consider sliding a glove or sock over the brake and clutch pedals to avoid head trauma.

lingpoen

these are all over EBAY from $5.98 - $12, free shipping, for VW, AUDI, Porsche, all the same part. At the dealer was $128. At VW/AUDI dealer was $78, same part-

garrett376

Don't you guys remove the side vent to access the switch? It makes the job pretty easy!

DTMiller

You mean the AC duct? Yes, I removed it. I still gotta get my fat *** upside down in the car.