ignition switch

Are these switches from the Audi dealer or aftermarket switches. I recommend the dealer switches since sometimes the aftermarkets are not as well built! BUT sometimes even the dealer stuff will have problems.

later, dave (One out of many daves)

There is a recall for ignition switch:

Summary: DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

Make : AUDI Model : 90 Year : 1995

Build Dates : 19940101 - 19951201

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V017000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Consequence: SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

More about this recall at:

its a problem ive had. the ignition switch is a problem with these modles. and sadly it burnt out my starter and so i had to replace that costing an extra 300. simply just buy it from the dealer and not aftermarket.

switch does anyone know anything about this situation?

Yes. This type of switch is VERY sensitive to excessive keyring wieght. Dump all the flashlights, Swiss Army knives, bottle openers, nightsticks. etc. Just keys, two or three at most.