Ignition key help

[Mattdavidez]

Hi folks,

I have 99 Boxster, yesterday when tried to start the engine the key jammed, I tried again and then it started to freely rotate in both directions without any engagement or igniting the engine. After a few times trying I managed to start the car and turn it off completely.

What do you think is the problem? I heard there are three components, one is the cylinder where the key goes in then the steering lock, and at the end there is the switch. Which part do you think is faulty? On Design911 I looked up the part numbers. The first part which is the mechanical cylinder is around 1000 Euros! I hope it is not that.

Any help or DIYs recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,
Matt.