Ignition Switch problems

[robdelorenzo]

Good thread. The issue that I am having is the “Kerchunk” when I pull out the key happens maybe 50% of the time without some help. Is this a problem with the mechanical key assembly or the $10.00 switch? Or both? Knowing these cars, I will guess that it’s not the $10.00 switch. I appreciate the clarity.

[pilot4fn]

Originally Posted by robdelorenzo

Good thread. The issue that I am having is the “Kerchunk” when I pull out the key happens maybe 50% of the time without some help. Is this a problem with the mechanical key assembly or the $10.00 switch? Or both? Knowing these cars, I will guess that it’s not the $10.00 switch. I appreciate the clarity.

Same kind issue - difficulty on removing the key - has been discussed here or UK's Boxa -forum and the reason has been the ignition switch. Yes, in some cases the key barrel / lock assembly.
Also in my car the key operation eased up as I did change the switch (to a new Audi part). I'd start with that to find a cure.

[robdelorenzo]

Thanks for that info. I didn’t know about the compatible Audi part. I haven’t gone all the way down this rabbit hole - yet. But I think I had better deal with it soon. I don’t want to be stranded somewhere and unable to start the car. Starting with the least expensive part is always the best bet.
The link above doesn’t seem to work for me.