PaulW

After you set me straight on what was broke, went out and got one, and replaced it. Sooo easy, about 40 minutes from start to finish.

Mine was broken just like your picture:

<img src="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/electrical_equipment/ignition1.JPG">

I wrote up the procedure, I'm sure it's almost exact for an A6.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/electrical_equipment/ignswitchreplace.html">Ignition Switch Replacement Procedure</a></li></ul>

QCRAZY

It always bothers me that so many people put off fixing such a simple problem that has such expensive consequences. Hopefully, your write-up will lessen that practice. Thank you Paul!! :-)