couchaudi

Hello folks,

I've been having intermittent problems with starting my 1993 90 CS and I've come to the conclusion that it's the ignition switch. SO, I'm gonna replace it today and was wondering: do I really have to take off the steering wheel/airbag? Also, if there are any tips or tricks I should know about, do tell. From the research I've done, the wheel removal seems kinda consistent; but I'd like to avoid letting this car raise my blood pressure yet again, and would rather not mess with it.

Thanks in advance for any help.

CRAZY_RUSSIAN

you dont need to do that! all you need is to get the cluster out... and for that the wheel can stay in place :-)

CRAZY_RUSSIAN

btw, STFA, it was not to long ago that some asked the same questions...

Airbag

pop the cowl off ,two philips from undreneath. take the cluster out, undoe two small philips to release the switch . A bit of a pain but dooable.

My biggest tip . by a switch from Audi .. the after market ones are junk and i went though 3 in 2 years.
The Audi one has been fine..

Airbag

oops .. two small slotted

couchaudi

Thanks everybody; I really appreciate the info.
Just got back from the dealership with the new switch.
Here goes!

hubturn

Scrape off the paint on the two allen screw holding the switch in place. Don't back them out all the way or you will lose them. When sliding the cluster out don't get impatient. You may have to work it out as the dash may have deformed some over time. Good luck.

couchaudi

Went perfectly.

Thanks again everyone.

hubturn

Did it fix your problem?

couchaudi

Yeah. %100

She starts up just fine now.