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ignition problems

  • 15-08-2009 11:41am
    #1
    conwaycabra1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    just wondering if anybody could help... when i turn my car on.. the key wont stay in the on position and slips back into the off position...could anybody help me how it could be fixed and how much it would cost thanks....


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  • #2
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    conwaycabra1 wrote: »
    just wondering if anybody could help... when i turn my car on.. the key wont stay in the on position and slips back into the off position...could anybody help me how it could be fixed and how much it would cost thanks....

    Sounds like you need a new ignition switch, you might just need a new cylinder or you might need the entire lock. I've no idea on cost.

    Have you tried a spare key?

    Others might find make and model of car useful to know.


  • #3
    Mr Benevolent
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    Does the engine start?


  • #4
    Anan1
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    Maybe i'm misreading this, but the key's not supposed to stay in the start position. Once the engine has started and the key is released then it should spring back to the ignition on position.


  • #5
    conwaycabra1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭conwaycabra1


    thanks for the help it starts... i have to hold the key in position if i dont the key flicks back into the off position....its a 97 audi a4


  • #6
    Muckie
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    Sound like a mechanism is gone in the barrel, replacement barrel

    and key is your best bet. Ebay one or ring around a few scrapyards.


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  • #7
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    conwaycabra1 wrote: »
    thanks for the help it starts... i have to hold the key in position if i dont the key flicks back into the off position....its a 97 audi a4
    When the key flicks back does the engine stop? Does it go back to the position where you can take it out, or just to 'ign'?


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