Ignition switch replacement

[KevinH1990]

Originally Posted by particlewave

You guys need practice

That is a very good point and reminds me of a time I was studying Calculus in college. One of my room mates walked in and asked me why I was taking so much time to complete my work. I told him, "Calculus is hard." He picked up the book I was using and looked at if for a few seconds and said, "This isn't hard, you're just stupid."

I've used that incident as motivation to this day particularly with car repairs and upgrades. Rather than admit I'm stupid, I'll search the forums and YouTube to find other peoples techniques. It's usually a matter of being persistent and making sure you have the right tools and enough time to complete the job.

I will admit that I avoid taking on jobs that, if they go wrong, will result in destroying the car or seriously injuring me. However, looking back at my almost 14-years of Boxster ownership I am pleased with the amount I have learned and been able to do myself. For example, I used a video Particlewave posted to open up a pair of damaged litronic headlights and rehabilitate them for use on my car: Advice on Used Litronics

You are able to do more than you think.

[Rob175]

After getting the labor quote from my local Porsche dealer of 2-1/2 hours to replace the switch, it makes me wonder what the heck process they use to replace the switch!?!?.......are the working from below?, are the working from the left vent area?, are the removing the entire dash and instrument panel?, are they disassembling the ENTIRE CAR? .....or as I suspect "raping me" on the labor charge?

No matter, since IF I run into too much difficulty in accessing from below, I'll probably just bite the bullet and pay my "indy" the $175 to $225 and be done with it.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Rob175

After getting the labor quote from my local Porsche dealer of 2-1/2 hours to replace the switch, it makes me wonder what the heck process they use to replace the switch!?!?.......are the working from below?, are the working from the left vent area?, are the removing the entire dash and instrument panel?, are they disassembling the ENTIRE CAR? .....or as I suspect "raping me" on the labor charge?

No matter, since IF I run into too much difficulty in accessing from below, I'll probably just bite the bullet and pay my "indy" the $175 to $225 and be done with it.

**************** the dealer. 2.5 hours to replace a switch? I bet those ****************ers could bang it out in less than half an hour... maybe less. Crooks.

Why would you even go to the dealer in the first place? Yeah. Rape.

Do it yourself. It's not a valve job.

[Rob175]

Why did I go to the dealer to get a quote? Why not? I like the rule of 3....3 quotes that is. I knew the dealer would be the most expensive and just wanted to know how expensive. Once I knew, it made my "indi" seem more reasonable. To that end, there's another "indy" that I know of but have never used but comes recommended so I might get the 3rd quote from them. Always nice to have these in my "pocket" should I need to use them. Never hurts to inquire.