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> Ignition Switch, Removing Problem
Ross
post Apr 15 2020, 07:08 PM
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RE: 1.7 1972

Hi Everyone,

I am continuing down a road of process elimination with a starting issue and electrical issue. Next up is replacing the ignition switch. (I replaced one of these in a 914 when I was a teenager…not too big of a deal…I thought).

I followed all the rules, removed the steering pad, steering wheel, switches. I then removed the 2 screws that hold the ignition cylinder in its place. Next, I inserted the key and turned it to the on position. This is supposed to allow the ignition cylinder to slide out. But it wouldn’t.

Any suggestions? It was all going so well until this point.

Side information: A while ago, I had the car to my favorite 914 experts. I think they mentioned that the black key was supposed to be for the ignition and the red for the doors. Mine are switched.

Maybe a crazy idea, but, could it be, that over time, the POs had different keys made and fitted for the ignition cylinder, and, now the current car keys don’t exactly insert to a point that (when turned to the on position) lets the cylinder release from steering column area?

Thanks so much as always for the help! You guys are always a great help![u]
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Ross   Ignition Switch   Apr 15 2020, 07:08 PM
porschetub   RE: 1.7 1972 Hi Everyone, I am continuing down...   Apr 15 2020, 10:52 PM
Tbrown4x4   Black key is the main key. Red key is the valet ke...   Apr 16 2020, 06:57 AM

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