[boxster or briefs]

Hi guys:

I have a 2003 boxster s. I recently had a similar problem. Intermittently my steering column would not lock when removing my key. I also did not hear a click when removing the key when it would happen. I didn't have a problem until I had the ignition swith replaced due to low amperage. I was told to replace it when my stereo head unit and part of my climate control electrical system failed. Apparently the two are tied together electronically.

I took the car back to the garage and they could not reproduce the problem since it occurs so infrequently. They injected carbon into the key slot to remove any moisture. Since then it has not been an issue and my key slides more effortlessly. Hope it helps and good luck.