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rollercoast
05-01-2010, 12:08 AM
Didn't use my A4 B8 for a week recently and during that week we had some harsh cold weather. When I came to use the car for the first time since the week it was stood still I got a dash warning that says "Ignition lock defective" with an icon of a key with a red cross over it.

What is this all about? Should I take it to the dealer?

Everything seems to be working other than my recent problems in the snow but thats another thread!

robtt09
05-01-2010, 10:10 AM
I also started to get that.I had home and office keys on the same ring as the car key. Took car key off and no further problems. Probably the weight of all the keys stopped proper contact being made between key and ignition.

jaswolves
08-01-2010, 10:15 PM
Had this error message on my B8 before xmas. Got it sorted under warranty. Its not a big deal and the car will start as normal, but you may as well get it done under warranty. Not had any problems since.

Aljo
12-01-2010, 08:21 PM
Hi,

Had the same problem some time ago,brought it to ******** and was replaced under warranty,1-2 hour job.