Steering lock/ignition switch problem.

[blade7]

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I'm having an issue with the steering lock/ignition switch. When the key is turned past the accessory position to activate the starter motor, and then released, it doesn't return to the accessory position. So is the return spring located in the steering lock assembly, or in the multi pin plug that fits onto the back of the steering lock/ignition barrel assembly?

[RennDriver]

Try looking at the electrical switch on the back of the lock first. I’ve seen them get sticky/worn and not spring back properly after the start position. Much easier to try that before digging into the whole steering lock/barrel assembly.

[blade7]

Thanks for the reply, too late now though. Did all the digging, and I've just bought a new switch from Porsche.

[jeyjey]

So the spring is in the electrical switch piece?

[blade7]

So the spring is in the electrical switch piece?

It is.

[Latitude48]

So the spring is in the electrical switch piece?

It is.

Glad I searched and found this thread. Lately, my S2 doesn't want to turn the starter motor on the first try. It might take 2-3 turns of the key before it cranks. The battery is good and the starter is nearly new.

I have a new electrical switch as shown above that I purchased a few years ago as a spare, but I could use some guidance on getting it changed. My cluster is out to fix the odometer, and Pelican says you can remove the two screws and change the switch, but there isn't much room to get my hand in there, so does a short stubby Philips screw driver work?

Thanks for any hints.

[blade7]

I have a new electrical switch as shown above that I purchased a few years ago as a spare, but I could use some guidance on getting it changed. My cluster is out to fix the odometer, and Pelican says you can remove the two screws and change the switch, but there isn't much room to get my hand in there, so does a short stubby Philips screw driver work?

Thanks for any hints.

Worth a try I suppose, but I couldn't get it out that way. Someone posted that laying on their back looking up under the dash worked, but I'm too old and stiff to do that to my back now.

[dr bob]

I used a small ratcheting angle screwdriver. #1 Phillips for the screws.

And a word of caution as you shop for switch replacements -- the aftermarket is flooded with some marginal-at-best replacements. Many boxed and labeled to match genuine pieces. Worth spending up to get the right part from a reliable source. This one has the potential to strand me someplace far from civilization under less than ideal conditions.

[Latitude48]

I used a small ratcheting angle screwdriver. #1 Phillips for the screws.

And a word of caution as you shop for switch replacements -- the aftermarket is flooded with some marginal-at-best replacements. Many boxed and labeled to match genuine pieces. Worth spending up to get the right part from a reliable source. This one has the potential to strand me someplace far from civilization under less than ideal conditions.

Sounds similar to the tool my local shop gave me to try (I've been a customer of them for 25+ years). It's a maybe 3" or so long mini ratchet that you attached a fitting like you would use in a drill adapter. My new switch is genuine Porsche.

[blade7]

I stumped up for a genuine switch from Porsche too, even with some Classic Porsche discount it was pricey. If I hadn't already removed the shear bolts from the steering lock, so it was easy to remove, I would have tried harder to remove the switch in situ as well.