Ignition Switch Epic Fail

[jwade]

You guys talking about the electronic portion of the switch? I'm sitting here reading all this about taking out seats and going to a mechanic...WTF??

The switch itself is a breeze to get to. Undo the HVAC duct and it's right there. Take a micro flat head screwdriver like something you would fix a pair of glasses with and loosen the set screws enough to get the thing out. Then put the new one in.

DO NOT HAVE A KEY IN IGNITION WHEN DOING THIS.

You have to lay upside down at an angle with the door swing. Use a small step stool or something to get your body in place. No big deal.

Now if your taking the mechanical portion out, Wayne over at Pelican Parts.com has a great book called 101 projects for your boxster which shows you exactly how to do that portion too. Never had to do my mechanical portion, just the little electronic portion. Doesn't cost that much and if you are having any electrical issues this is a sign the switch is going bad.

The car really does some wierd stuff man when a switch is dying. Way more than simply having a hard time turning the key.