2006 Jetta Key Cylinder Removal

How assemble and repair ignition switch for a 2006 jetta.

2006 jetta key cylinder removal.

After waiting a week for the lock cylinder to show up at vw i got it yesterday. I attached the housing to the column just finger tight so i didn t shear the bolts right away in case of a problem. If you hit the key into the ignition with the back of your hand the key will go into the the ignition. While the switch can be replaced the job requires basic mechanical skills.

I am having the same issue with my 2006 jetta. This article shows how to repair and replace the lock cylinder and ignition switch on a vw 2006 jetta shown other years and audi similar mk4 generation vw use a slightly different ignition switch. Key will not go into ignition drivers door lock stopped working i had the problem with key not going into the ignition on 2005 5 jetta had to have the car towed and ignition replaced which cost 375. This problem has become a nuisance and i will eventually have to pay to get it fix.

However if you do not have the. There are a variety of different ignition cylinder designs for vehicles some of which require the original key to turn the lock cylinder to the accessories position to fix the part in the most efficient way. Bolt on new lock cylinder housing i used hex key bolts for easy removal if the problem ever were to arise again make sure the new housing is in the on position so your ignition switch and key tumbler all line up cheers. But what i read afterwards.

Mk5 mk6 are about the same and all vw are close enough to that they re all included in this article.