Replace electric part ignition

[zimbora]

Hello vw guru's,

I need some help, the ignition on our Polo 1.4 2001 is not working properly, when you pull the key out the radio stays on and the light buzzer doesnt work when you open the door. Its definitly the ignition switch, as when i disconnect the plug at the back of the ignition the lights buzzer jumps to life.

Is there anyway I replace or access the bits at the base of the ignition barrel without removing the whole ignition barrel - as that looks like a mission. I have attached a pic - there seems to be a part that looks like it can be opened up - can it?

Please help - thanks

[towcestervag]

you may not have to replace switch
try this first
spray wd40 down ignition barrell and operate key several times untill you hear a possitive click comming from ignition
this should cure

[zimbora]

I'll give that a try, there is a good solid click when I remove the key, but maybe something else is stuck

[zimbora]

Right, I sent some WD40 down the barrel and worked it heaps - but no joy. As mentioned, there is a good click when you remove the key, so I think its more to do with the actual electric starter switch at the base of the ignition barrel.

Can this be changed without removing the whole ignition?

[towcestervag]

you have to remove the steering lock assy to gain access to the screw

[zimbora]

Thanks, I might try hook up the radio, etc to the same circuit in the ignition as the fans use.... hopefully that works

[zimbora]

Ive hooked up the 'S' switch cable from the ignition to the heater blower circuit - all fine now