1995 A6 ignition key doesn't turn.

Apr 22, 2008 3 Replies
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Hi,



The ignition switch in my AUDI A6 1995 has been acting up for some time. After starting the car the key would not spring back. I had to back off the key a tiny bit until I saw the Temp display turn back on. If I didn't back the key off the starter would continue to operate with the engine running. Yesterday however I got in the car put the key in but the key wouldn't turn. No amount of wiggling the key and the steering wheel helped. The ignition behaved as if I was using the wrong key. The car is stuck at some parking lot where I cannot leave the car for too long.



Any ideas about what I could do to get the car started or at least get the steering whell unlocked and unstuck the shifter from PARK position?



Thank you for any advice.



Andre


I had the same problem on a 1990 80, and a 1995 90. Had to replace the Ignition switch. BUT.... Make sure you get your new key to work with your old door locks, or you will now carry two keys.

I wish I had seen the following before:

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Andre

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