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Sign of ignition switch failure ?

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Well the past couple weeks i noticed that when i unlock my car, get into it, start it up, drive away... i notice the red light on my door-lock button is lit but i didnt lock the doors once i was in, and the lite will not turn off until i press "Lock" then "Unlock".

I know my ignition switch is alittle tough to turn sometimes even without the steering lock engauged... is this screwy/quarky issue related to a failing ignition switch?

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Well the past couple weeks i noticed that when i unlock my car, get into it, start it up, drive away... i notice the red light on my door-lock button is lit but i didnt lock the doors once i was in, and the lite will not turn off until i press "Lock" then "Unlock".

I know my ignition switch is alittle tough to turn sometimes even without the steering lock engauged... is this screwy/quarky issue related to a failing ignition switch?

CJ,

Mine acted similar before completely failing and leaving me stranded in my 996.

I would advise you to replace it asap. There is a great DIY on this site. The switch is very inexpensive.

Don't go to the dealer because he will want to replace the entire assembly and charge you $500 +. Gotta love Porsche for that....

Good luck

Phillipj

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Well the past couple weeks i noticed that when i unlock my car, get into it, start it up, drive away... i notice the red light on my door-lock button is lit but i didnt lock the doors once i was in, and the lite will not turn off until i press "Lock" then "Unlock".

I know my ignition switch is alittle tough to turn sometimes even without the steering lock engauged... is this screwy/quarky issue related to a failing ignition switch?

CJ,

Mine acted similar before completely failing and leaving me stranded in my 996.

I would advise you to replace it asap. There is a great DIY on this site. The switch is very inexpensive.

Don't go to the dealer because he will want to replace the entire assembly and charge you $500 +. Gotta love Porsche for that....

Good luck

Phillipj

CJ:

Good sources (read: inexpensive and reliable) are Autohausaz.com and FCP Groton (Connecticut)(860) 445-7340 Part number is 4A0-905-849-B. I ordered two from FCP Groton, received them the next day, all for $32.00, including shipping. I hear that Autohausaz.com is even cheaper.

Regards, Maurice.

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