VW Electrics Changing Ignition Switch

just the nylon switch, about £6.00 from Brickwerks or other good VW suppliers....NOT the whole lock mechanism!!!!!

Red Westie Just in case you are wondering why there is so much work involved..for security reasons VW designed it so the single switch retaining screw is inaccessible unless the aluminium steering lock housing is removed.

Remove steering wheel being careful not to disturb it's straight ahead position. Remove plastic column cowling remove switch gear (3 screws) knock around the shear head of the housing clamp bolt (underneath) you can put an ordinary 8mm bolt back (this shear bolt is supposed to offer a little security that's all) Put the key in the lock first position (you need to do this to release the steering lock) Pull off ignition switch plug Pull off the lock mechanism sleave to reveal the single screw holding the switch Take out the ignition switch retaining screw Swap over with new switch rebuild reverse operation

Done

Aidan cowling for steering colum off, steering wheel off, switches off, remove the allen bolt securing the steering lock and ignition switch etc...(INSERT KEY TO FIRST POSITION TO DISENGAGE STEERING LOCK!)disconnect electrical connector and pull the whole lot off, the ignition switch electric part is a seperate part on the bottom held in place with a little screw, unscrew and pull out, buy new one, fit and reassemble can't believe it's not on wiki mind

Ed it is now!