by "Bill" <bargerw@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Apr 22, 2008 at 09:39 AM
I had the same problem on a 1990 80, and a 1995 90.
Had to replace the Ignition switch.
BUT....
Make sure you get your new key to work with your old door locks, or you
will
now carry two keys.
>
> The ignition switch in my AUDI A6 1995 has been acting up for some
> time. After starting the car the key would not spring back. I had to
> back off the key a tiny bit until I saw the Temp display turn back
> on. If I didn't back the key off the starter would continue to
> operate with the engine running.
> Yesterday however I got in the car put the key in but the key wouldn't
> turn. No amount of wiggling the key and the steering wheel helped.
> The ignition behaved as if I was using the wrong key.
> The car is stuck at some parking lot where I cannot leave the car for
> too long.
>
> Any ideas about what I could do to get the car started or at least get
> the steering whell unlocked and unstuck the shifter from PARK
> position?
>
> Thank you for any advice.
>
> Andre