Ignition key sometimes sticks when hot

[garywinder]

I've started to notice my ignition key sometimes gets stick so I can't pull it out and when I do get it out, sometimes the 'release' doesn't happen so the radio stays on. Any ideas? Does it just need some key lock lube or should I replace the ignition?

2001 Boxster S

Gary

[Lil bastard]

Your ignition switch, or more correctly, your starter switch (the electrical part of the lock) is shot and needs replacing.

Pretty simple procedure, documented here - do a search. There is a switch available from Porsche, an Audi Switch (the one you pull out will have an Audi symbol on it), and a generic mayle switch (probably the mfr. of them all). You can find them on ebay and a number of porsche parts suppliers. More difficult to source from some dealers as Porsche wants you to replace the entire mechanism (mechanical and electric) which is much more involved and $.

[chaudanova]

I've got a brand new one from the Porsche dealer Part number 4A0 905 849B if you're interested, go ahead and PM me. I ordered the wrong one, since my car has had the updated ignition switch assembly.

[RandallNeighbour]

Installation isn't really "simple." It requires some tiny screwdrivers, lying upside down on your seat with your feet in the air, and removing bits of your AC ventilation to get to the cheap plastic part that needs to be replaced.

Don't let this scare you off from trying to fix it yourself though. Just know it's not as easy as replacing a rocker switch on your dash, which is a 1 on the 1-10 difficulty scale.

I'd give the ignition switch replacement about a 5.

[garywinder]

Thanks everyone. PM sent on the offer.

Gary

[blinkwatt]

Ugh.....I have to do this soon. Took me ten tries to get the darn key to move in the ignition yesterday.

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