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TrumpyAl · 10-23-2015, 07:11 PM

Perhaps the level of difficulty is lower if the switch has been replaced once already - I found the difficult part was clearing out the hardened factory lock-tight type fluid that was all over top face of the screws.

I do wish I'd read this a/c vent removal tip prior to doing mine though, I'm sure it would have helped [emoji106]🏼

I bought a VW unit which I'm confident is going to last a while, but I may get a cheap one off eBay and keep that in the car. If you get stranded, no need in install the new switch, just plug in the replacement and operate it directly with a key or other small object.

10-23-2015, 07:11 PM	#9
TrumpyAl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 243	mechanical ignition problem Perhaps the level of difficulty is lower if the switch has been replaced once already - I found the difficult part was clearing out the hardened factory lock-tight type fluid that was all over top face of the screws. I do wish I'd read this a/c vent removal tip prior to doing mine though, I'm sure it would have helped [emoji106]🏼 I bought a VW unit which I'm confident is going to last a while, but I may get a cheap one off eBay and keep that in the car. If you get stranded, no need in install the new switch, just plug in the replacement and operate it directly with a key or other small object. __________________ 2001 Boxster S, TipTronic in Seal Grey aka "The Imp" 2001 TE50, ESS in (now) Grigio Titanio Matallizzato aka "The Golden child" Last edited by TrumpyAl; 10-23-2015 at 07:17 PM.