Sometimes starter doesnt engage on start-up...safety feature??

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by jeff740

If it is infact the ignition switch...how difficult is this to replace on my own and what is the approximate cost for a suitable replacement??


Jeff.

Hi,

Not too difficult to replace. You'll be replacing the actual switch, not the Ignition Lock/Tumbler. The switch fits on the back of this. You disconnect the battery, get under the dash, loosen a set screw and the switch pulls away from the ignition lock/tumbler, the you disconnect the electrical connector going into the switch and attach to new switch. Insert it into the ignition lock/tumbler, reconnect the battery and you're done.

Cost varies, but I have a replacement on hand which I got new on eBay for I believe $16.

The Switch is made for Porsche by Meyle Products (an OEM producer for European Automotive Electrical components). The OEM Part # is: 4A0 905 849 B and the cross-referenced part # from Meyle Products is: 100 905 0000. The OEM Part lists for $28.77 and the Meyle Products is a little less. I have the Meyle as a spare and it lists the Porche PN# right on the Pkg. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[jeff740]

Thanks for the info Jim, you definitely went beyond the call of duty there with the complete part #'s....they are definitely much appreciated. I will investigate my problem a little further and rest easier if it is an ignition switch problem as it doesnt sound too costly and too difficult to perform in the comfort of my garage.

Thanks again.

Jeff.

[98Boxster98]

Here's a thread from www.renntech.org explaining how to replace the ignition switch:

ignition switch replacement

It helps to be flexible. I did it laying on my back with my feet on the driver seat (which wasn't so easy for me since I'm not all that flexible.) I also removed the air ducts as shown in the thread (not a big deal.) A small screwdriver definitely makes the job possible.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by 98Boxster98

...It helps to be flexible. I did it laying on my back with my feet on the driver seat (which wasn't so easy for me since I'm not all that flexible.) I also removed the air ducts as shown in the thread (not a big deal.) A small screwdriver definitely makes the job possible...

Hi,

In the Lotus World, we refer to this as Assuming the Lotus Position since much of the Car's components seem to have been assembled using the Building the Ship in the Bottle technique ...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99