<!-- from fixya rte -->Remove ignition switch in Audi Q7 2008 - 2008 Audi Q7

Take out the 30th fuse from SB42, in the instrument panel fuse box for 30 seconds and then reinstall. This will reset the control module.

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1990 Audi V-8 Quattro 3.6L DOHC

Starter, removing and installing
Disconnect battery NEGATIVE cable
Disconnect wiring from battery to starter and starter to alternator (large terminal)
Disconnect terminal 50 (small wire to ignition/starter switch)
Remove starter mounting screws on engine/transmission
NOTE: Remove upper bolt on starter by guiding 10 mm Allen socket with extension and flex fitting through opening on transmission housing over final drive
Remove starter motor assembly
Reverse procedure to install

Some can be repaired the first thing is to try a little wd40 in the key hole and work key in ignition, the spring back action is done by the switch not the ignition cylinder locjk, but if the lock binds up it will cause it not to return, so start with the lube, after a few days if it still doesnt return then remove covers and replace the switch on the back of key switch. hope this helps, most of the time the lube works.

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The ignition switch is usually mounted to the steering column and is operated by a linkage rod.

NOTE
On column-mounted ignition switches, don't confuse the switch with the lock cylinder and keys. The ignition switch is not normally visible.
On some vehicles, the steering column support has to be removed and the column lowered to find the ignition switch. On others, the switch is accessible under the dash



The ignition switch is operated by the key switch.

To replace the switch:

• Remove the ignition switch wiring harness.
• Unbolt it from its position.
• Bolt the new switch into position.
• Attach the witing harness.

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Hi Jim-if you remove the plastic channel you can get to the bolts that holds the steering cullumn in place,remove that bolts and drop the cullumn,you should be able to remove the ignition.

that's easy, remove instument cluster,remove bottom shelf (above brake pedal,) now u have acsess to ignition switch.reach thrue instrument clust. opening on dash,push back ign.plug from switch, use small flat blade scewdriver and remove 2 small screws or loosen them and push out ign.switch (repl. with new one)

1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove airbag, two hex/torx/or philips head screws in the back of the bag holding it in.
3. Remove wheel. 24mm socket required for this. This is expose the clock spring area. Inspect that.
4. Remove top steering column cover. Two philips screws holding in under the bottom cover. Top cover comes off. The wiring for the horn is in there as well.
5. Remove instrument cluster. Two screws holding that in. Have a flat head handy as well to aid in unplugging the connectors for the cluster.
6. You will see the ignition switch to your right and the harness. Put key in ignition, remove harness, just unplugs. How there will be two small screws holding in the switch. Often, if the switch has never been replaced, they will be covered by a red paint. Take a small philips screw driver and loosen the two screws, no need to remove em. Ignition switch should just slide out.
7. Have new switch handy. No more than $40 even from dealer. Slide switch in. Its good to remember the way the old one came out. Screw down switch, plug in harness.
8. Install the cluster, column cover, and wheel in reverse order from above.

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I had this problem with my old Audi 80 and basically it was a knackered fuel pump. If your car is a few years old avoid the main Audi dealers and take it to an independant Audi/Volkswagon specialist and you will save a small fortune.

If your Golf is like my Audi A4, you'll have to remove the steering wheel in order to access all the column trim screws. Do that, and you can remove the column trim to get to the ignition switch.