ignition switch replacement

[vince]

need help

anyone replaced the ignition switch on the vr6 1996

and dose anyone no how to do it

kind regard

vince

[bboyskidz]

I know someone replaced their door lock barrel but I reckon it would be a bit harder to change over the ignition barrel. not sure what you mean by switch... Matty T in perth put his own green 'START' button in but i think thats a bit different.

You would need to change the pins and possibly the immobiliser reader as well if you mean the barrel you turn the key in...

[rayray086]

Replacing the ignition switch doesn't require messing around with the key barrels.

Basically the job involves removing the U-joint bolt near the pedals so you can basically pull the steering column out. This will give you access to the small Phillips-head bolts that hold the ignition switch on. These are a bitch to get off, but I found it easier to use those jeweller-screwdrivers. Installing everything back in is the reverse process, but remember to put the spring back in to the U-joint bolt. It's difficult but it's doable!

It's been covered on the forums before. If you want more info, give the forums a search.

[peedman]

Tip: point the steering wheel dead straight before u take the u joint out.

[Golf Loon]

I would do it by removing the wheel and going in from the top.
You need a puller for the splined bolt though.
Happy to do it for you if you dont want to mate.

[Oneofthegreats]

You don't have to remove the steering column at all for his job.

Just remove the steering wheel, the steering column trim's & indicator/wipe stalk asssembly & you should be able to take it from there.

There is also a sheer bolt that hold's the steering lock assembly that will have to be replaced.

I haven't done one of these on a mk3 in a while & can't remember if the lock assembly has to be removed just like on a mk1 or mk2 to remove the switch.

Hopefully Loon or gtimk5 will chime in to clarify.

[peedman]

That sheer bolt u can just get some pliers and turn it, its not held in hard. Either way works, i took the column out as i dont have a bearing puller.

[rayray086]

i took the column out as i dont have a bearing puller.

x2. I tried getting to it from the top and got stuck at the point where I needed the puller.

[Lorenz]

I followed a How To from Vortex and did it all in about half an hour. Hardest part was getting the wheel back on straight once I pulled the whole steering column out! Make sure you get the right screwdriver though for removing the actual ignition switch, its a bit fiddly otherwise!