Key Stuck in Ignition...

Asylum · 05-24-2003, 06:20 PM

The last few months I have had some bad problems with my 1995 Audi 90 Sport. But now the key is stuck in the ignition. It is in park, and the steering wheel is not locked. I am wondering why this is happening. Im thinking the tumblers are wearing.. Does anybody know a way to get the key out? I am currently using another key to lock the car. Help!!

MikTip · 05-24-2003, 06:43 PM

Possibly even have to have it replaced, keys and all, if you cant get the key out after disassembly? :O(

All Z Time · 05-24-2003, 08:38 PM

Asylum · 05-24-2003, 09:33 PM

Year: 1995
Make: AUDI
Model: 90
Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 24000
Summary:
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; SWITCH.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME,
SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393..

Recall for Audi 90's

Asylum · 05-24-2003, 09:34 PM

Is it best to just reinstalled the ignition with new keys or just get the tumblers replaced.

(But who can trust mechanics :P)

MikTip · 05-25-2003, 03:50 AM

Read the Official Audi recall here-

http://home.ec.rr.com/miktip/ignitswi.pdf

MikTip · 05-25-2003, 04:03 AM

You could actually attempt to fix your current ignition tumblers, but this greatly depends on how bad off they are, once you get the part off the car! ;o)

I removed mine once, cleaned it, lubed it, and it worked much better afterwards!

05-24-2003, 06:20 PM	#1
Asylum New Member Account #: 39979 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 85	Key Stuck in Ignition... The last few months I have had some bad problems with my 1995 Audi 90 Sport. But now the key is stuck in the ignition. It is in park, and the steering wheel is not locked. I am wondering why this is happening. Im thinking the tumblers are wearing.. Does anybody know a way to get the key out? I am currently using another key to lock the car. Help!! __________________ Clayton Stout of Team Asylum 1995 Audi 90S, Current Mods: 17x7" Formula Racing Department 70 Rims 215/45ZR17 Nexen N2000 Radical Tires PIAA H4 Xtreme White Bulbs PIAA 1157 Xtreme White Bulbs K&N Panel Air Filter Flow-Tech Catalytic Converters GECAR Clear Corners Kamei Headlight Eyebrows Sony CDXL600X CD/CD-R/CD-RW Player Alpine SPX-F17M 6.5" 2-Way Component Speakers Projekt ZEPHYR, Completion Date: June, 2004 Percentage Complete: 49%

05-24-2003, 06:43 PM	#2
MikTip Member Account #: 6607 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 29,371	You will need to dismantle the ignition key assembly to remove! ;O) Possibly even have to have it replaced, keys and all, if you cant get the key out after disassembly? :O( __________________ 2004 A4 1.8t USP Quattro 6MT Spec's Stage 2+ with OEM DMFW HJS Tuning HFC Jet-Hot Cermi-coated & ported exhaust manifold. K04-15/GIAC/TT 225 Injectors/Thermal Race/710N/Ecodes/RaceTec FMIC Neuspeed TIP/Neuspeed Snub/Optima 75-35/AFE Pro-Dry AMS Short-shift @ %40 redux(Sweet!) H&R Sport Springs/Bilstein Sport Shocks H-Sport Anti-Sway bars 19x9.5 RS6's/Goodyear Eagle F1 Skins 365mm B7 RS4 brakes Escort 9500ix

05-24-2003, 08:38 PM	#3
All Z Time New Member Account #: 13194 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 234	I believe there was a recall on the ign switch?

05-24-2003, 09:33 PM	#4
Asylum New Member Account #: 39979 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 85	Yes there was, in 1996... Year: 1995 Make: AUDI Model: 90 Year of Recall: '96 Type of Report: Vehicle Potential Number of Units Affected: 24000 Summary: DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION. SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.. Recall for Audi 90's __________________ Clayton Stout of Team Asylum 1995 Audi 90S, Current Mods: 17x7" Formula Racing Department 70 Rims 215/45ZR17 Nexen N2000 Radical Tires PIAA H4 Xtreme White Bulbs PIAA 1157 Xtreme White Bulbs K&N Panel Air Filter Flow-Tech Catalytic Converters GECAR Clear Corners Kamei Headlight Eyebrows Sony CDXL600X CD/CD-R/CD-RW Player Alpine SPX-F17M 6.5" 2-Way Component Speakers Projekt ZEPHYR, Completion Date: June, 2004 Percentage Complete: 49%

05-24-2003, 09:34 PM	#5
Asylum New Member Account #: 39979 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 85	I talked with a mechanic about it and he said the tumbler's are wearing... Is it best to just reinstalled the ignition with new keys or just get the tumblers replaced. (But who can trust mechanics :P) __________________ Clayton Stout of Team Asylum 1995 Audi 90S, Current Mods: 17x7" Formula Racing Department 70 Rims 215/45ZR17 Nexen N2000 Radical Tires PIAA H4 Xtreme White Bulbs PIAA 1157 Xtreme White Bulbs K&N Panel Air Filter Flow-Tech Catalytic Converters GECAR Clear Corners Kamei Headlight Eyebrows Sony CDXL600X CD/CD-R/CD-RW Player Alpine SPX-F17M 6.5" 2-Way Component Speakers Projekt ZEPHYR, Completion Date: June, 2004 Percentage Complete: 49%

05-25-2003, 03:50 AM	#6
MikTip Member Account #: 6607 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 29,371	Actually, the "Official" Audi recall was for 1994-1996 cars! Read the Official Audi recall here- http://home.ec.rr.com/miktip/ignitswi.pdf __________________ 2004 A4 1.8t USP Quattro 6MT Spec's Stage 2+ with OEM DMFW HJS Tuning HFC Jet-Hot Cermi-coated & ported exhaust manifold. K04-15/GIAC/TT 225 Injectors/Thermal Race/710N/Ecodes/RaceTec FMIC Neuspeed TIP/Neuspeed Snub/Optima 75-35/AFE Pro-Dry AMS Short-shift @ %40 redux(Sweet!) H&R Sport Springs/Bilstein Sport Shocks H-Sport Anti-Sway bars 19x9.5 RS6's/Goodyear Eagle F1 Skins 365mm B7 RS4 brakes Escort 9500ix

05-25-2003, 04:03 AM	#7
MikTip Member Account #: 6607 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 29,371	I think I posted the same solution? ;O) You could actually attempt to fix your current ignition tumblers, but this greatly depends on how bad off they are, once you get the part off the car! ;o) I removed mine once, cleaned it, lubed it, and it worked much better afterwards! __________________ 2004 A4 1.8t USP Quattro 6MT Spec's Stage 2+ with OEM DMFW HJS Tuning HFC Jet-Hot Cermi-coated & ported exhaust manifold. K04-15/GIAC/TT 225 Injectors/Thermal Race/710N/Ecodes/RaceTec FMIC Neuspeed TIP/Neuspeed Snub/Optima 75-35/AFE Pro-Dry AMS Short-shift @ %40 redux(Sweet!) H&R Sport Springs/Bilstein Sport Shocks H-Sport Anti-Sway bars 19x9.5 RS6's/Goodyear Eagle F1 Skins 365mm B7 RS4 brakes Escort 9500ix

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