Porsche 996 Ignition Switch Steering Lock Replacement (1999-2005 911)

One of the most common electrical items to fail on some of the older Porsches is the ignition switch. This failure can show up in any number of ways. The car can refuse to start some of the time, the key may not turn too easily in the ignition, or strange electrical problems may appear. Either way, the correct solution is to replace all or part of the ignition switch. The switch itself is comprised of two separate sections, one that holds the key and the lock mechanism and another that contains a somewhat complicated electrical switch that controls the starter and the other electrical systems of the car. The good news is that the electrical portion of the ignition switch can easily be replaced. Typical cost of this part ranges from $15-$40 depending upon which brand part you choose. If your key doesn't turn too well in the ignition, then chances are you have a worn out tumbler. You can attempt to rekey and refurbish the tumbler yourself, but the process can be quite difficult. It requires that you drill out a pin that has been pressed into the housing. If you make a mistake, you can damage the entire assembly. In other words, the ignition switch assembly wasn't really designed to be taken apart. Read the Full Article: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti... Shop Porsche 996 Parts & Accessories: https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/... Applicable Models: 2004 Porsche 911 Anniversary Edition Coupe 3.6L H6 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible 3.4L H6 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible 3.4L H6 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible 3.4L H6 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible 3.6L H6 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible 3.6L H6 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible 3.6L H6 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe 3.4L H6 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe 3.4L H6 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe 3.4L H6 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Convertible 3.6L H6 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Convertible 3.6L H6 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 3.6L H6 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 3.6L H6 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 3.6L H6 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 3.6L H6 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 3.4L H6 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 3.4L H6 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 3.4L H6 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 3.6L H6 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 3.6L H6 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 3.6L H6 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 3.6L H6 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 3.4L H6 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 3.4L H6 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 3.4L H6 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 3.6L H6 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 3.6L H6 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 3.6L H6 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 3.6L H6