Ignition accesory stays on

[alley19]

I removed my key from my 98 986 but the door chime stays on, the dash lights stay on, Stereo also on. I replaced the ignition switch, accesory still on, I took car to local dealer ship stated tumbler needs to be replaced. Dealer to charge 750.00. I spoke with local european car mechanic he states its the steering lock, Anyone have any suggestions?

[rbizet]

Check but it might be the ignition switch which is a common failure on our car.

I just had mine replaced last week and had the same symptoms. Check the archive.

FYI you can get the part for $10 on autohauz, my mechanic charged me $50 for the part and 1hr of labor.

I had a track day next day so I could not wait, otherwise I would have done it myself.

Good luck.

[alley19]

Check but it might be the ignition switch which is a common failure on our car.

I just had mine replaced last week and had the same symptoms. Check the archive.

FYI you can get the part for $10 on autohauz, my mechanic charged me $50 for the part and 1hr of labor.

I had a track day next day so I could not wait, otherwise I would have done it myself.

Good luck.

Yeah I replaced the ignition switch assy. it was easy. But the car still thinks the key is still in the ignition. Steering wheel column does not lock, stereo still stays on. could it be anything else?

[caffeinetrip]

I'm having the same problem. It started when I tried to turn the key while outside of the car, so I must have used a little too much force.

Anyways, when I turn off the car, the accessories stay on, aka the stereo. Also I when I turn on the car, the headlights go into parking mode, and don't turn on all the way.

I've figured out how to fix it...kind of, its more like tweaking where the key goes, but it works, for now. Basically when I start the car, I click the key a milimeter backwards, while makes it go back into normal position allowing my headlighs to work. When I turn off the car, I turn it all the way off, then click it to the left again so the accessories turn off. 90% of the time it works, other times, I have to reinsert the key and try turning the car off again. Its kind of annoying, and I worry if someone else like a valet drives my car they will leave everything on and run the battery.

Any one have any thoughts on this?

[1schoir]

I'm having the same problem. It started when I tried to turn the key while outside of the car, so I must have used a little too much force.

Anyways, when I turn off the car, the accessories stay on, aka the stereo. Also I when I turn on the car, the headlights go into parking mode, and don't turn on all the way.

I've figured out how to fix it...kind of, its more like tweaking where the key goes, but it works, for now. Basically when I start the car, I click the key a milimeter backwards, while makes it go back into normal position allowing my headlighs to work. When I turn off the car, I turn it all the way off, then click it to the left again so the accessories turn off. 90% of the time it works, other times, I have to reinsert the key and try turning the car off again. Its kind of annoying, and I worry if someone else like a valet drives my car they will leave everything on and run the battery.

Any one have any thoughts on this?

It is not unheard of for a "brand new" one of these switches to be defective right out of the box. I have read of more than one case where this was found to be the fault immediately after replacement.

It will be annoying if that is not the case, but since it's a relatively easy and inexpensive DIY, it might be worth a shot. The reliability and durability of these switches is so poor that, if that does not turn out to be the problem, you will probably be happy to have a spare.

Keep us posted.

Regards, Maurice.

[RFM]

Are you sure if the switch replacement is done correctly?

[alley19]

I have not been able to resolve this issue. I took it to a locksmith and they states it is the ignition switch. I read somewhere that the switch can be purchased at auto Zone for 32.00 if so anyone have a part number. Can I find an aftermarket Tumbler?

[CJ_Boxster]

Have you tried removing the switch from the housing, connecting the wire harness into it, then with a broad flatblade screw driver, turning the ignition switch in the on position then back to the off position and seeing if your accessories turn off...? This would definatly tell you weather the new ignition is bad as well. That would rule out your ignition lock assembly from being faulty.

[Tool Pants]

What replacement switch did you use?