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Old 11-16-2015, 05:10 PM   #1
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Ignition
1999 Boxster just bought it.. Ignition is locked can't turn the key. Any ideas it's probably simple..

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Old 11-16-2015, 05:12 PM   #2
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No help from me, however this weekend I was not able to get my key in the ignition switch. Then like magic, it went in???
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Old 11-16-2015, 05:33 PM   #3
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Move the steering wheel a little as you attempt to turn key.
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Old 11-16-2015, 11:36 PM   #4
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^^^ as above ^^^
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the ignition switch electrical portion is about to collapse internally, which causes all sorts of strange electrical issues. Use the search function to see the remedy and which Bosch / VW / Audi part to buy.

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