Ignition Switch problems

[elav]

I know this is an old thread but I need to change my ignition switch. I've already bought the new version (the entire ignition assembly). Is this such a pain to replace the entire assembly that I should consider buying 4A0-905-849-B-M56 from our host and only replace the electrical part?

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by elav

I know this is an old thread but I need to change my ignition switch. I've already bought the new version (the entire ignition assembly). Is this such a pain to replace the entire assembly that I should consider buying 4A0-905-849-B-M56 from our host and only replace the electrical part?

Yes. Follow the advice of Post #2.

[elav]

Thanks for the advice of this board but seeing as I already had the new ignition assembly, I decided to replace the entire ignition assembly. You have to remove the headlight switch, side panel, tumbler and instrument cluster (which is some work) but once you do that - it is a pretty straightforward effort. Took a couple of hours.

[pirate473]

Could a faulty ignition switch cause the the car to cut off after running fine for 10 minutes?

[dghii]

Originally Posted by pirate473

Could a faulty ignition switch cause the the car to cut off after running fine for 10 minutes?

Yes, but doubtful.
More likely the fuel pump relay, which is know to fail after running a bit and then working just fine again if you let your car sit and cool down.