Is the ignition barrel/key barrel/ig. switch the same on 1997 A3 as a 1998 A3? Need to check

[NewboySW]

Hi,

Just before I buy a second hand complete ignition from ebay I need to check the dimensions on the 97 one I'm buying is the same as my 98?

I went to the scrappy to source one today The mk4 golf, Seat, A4 and Passat ignitions all looked the same - but alas none had keys!

Still good fun looking though!

[phil miller]

Yes they are mate

[Crasher]

What are you trying to do?

[NewboySW]

I'm trying to change the whole ignition cylinder because the internal 'pin' that goes into the ignition starter has snapped clean off.
I've sourced a 'new' one with a key/barrel/main cylinder/ignition switch that I'm picking up later.
I was gonna swap the whole thing out and just use the ignition key from the donor part - do you think this will be ok? Or will I get immobilzer issues?

[Crasher]

You would have to swap the old keys chip into the new key and they are extremely fragile.

[NewboySW]

All done! She lives to see another day.
I ended up swapping my original key/barrel into the 'new' ignition cylinder and fitted it the whole thing. The hardest part was getting the security bolts off - they do their job!
I'll put up some pics and a run through of what I did when I get a chance, might help others with the same issue.
Thanks for the replies