When i took out the key, the contact lights were still lighting and the engine was working. I turned the engine off but not the contact lights. I tried to start ignition of the engine, but the key was just turning inside and nothing happened. Any help is very welcome. Thanx a lot!
2007-12-17 06:57:15 · 4 answers · asked by Don D 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As long as the key still unlocks the ignition its a dead easy job to replace the barrel.
You will need to get a new lock barrel from Audi (£50). Then remove the plastic covers from the steering column, inset the key and turn the key to the normal running position. Looking at the top of the barrel you will see a small round hole, this hole is duplicated on the bottom of the barrel. Place a small screw driver in the top hole, another in the bottom and push both in. If you then pull on the ignition key the whole lock barrel will come out.
Ja.
2007-12-19 10:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could fish the previous section out with slightly bit "piano cord" that has been sharpened on the tip and bent particularly to grap the previous key section interior the barrel..? r use an extremely small gague , yet stable cord..? take a gentle (small led pocket flash-gentle) to look into the barrel..? you will possibly be able to might desire to maintain attempting from the main marvelous of the broken key and then to the backside till it loosens..? as quickly as you get the section out, lubricate the interior the barrel and attempt your different key..? if it replaced right into a steel key a pocket magnet might help while u get the broken section close to to the tip of the barrel..? you will possibly be able to additionally faucet the barrel gently to help loosen the important..? if ther is not any broken section interior the barrel, you need to use touch cleanser to loosen the tumblers and hand %. the lock and swap with a small pocket screwdriver..? good good fortune..
2016-12-18 03:27:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to remove the lower part of the dashboard, under the steering wheel, to gain access. Sometimes the electrical part of the switch separates from the mechanical (key part) of the switch. You may even need to remove the steering wheel, but you won't need a wheel puller to do it. Good Luck!!!!
2007-12-17 07:19:04 · answer #3 · answered by Robert M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have to remove to replace and in as Audi this is not a simple task. Go to you local mechanic and ask for help or he/she may have you tow the car there.
2007-12-17 07:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by gary o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋