2006 Jetta Key Cylinder Removal

After waiting a week for the lock cylinder to show up at vw i got it yesterday.

2006 jetta key cylinder removal.

If the switch fails you won t be able to start the engine but the key will still turn. 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. However if you do not have the. 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.

I am having the same issue with my 2006 jetta. Mk5 mk6 are about the same and all vw are close enough to that they re all included in this article. 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. The volkswagen jetta uses an integrated ignition switch to unlock the ignition and start the car.

How assemble and repair ignition switch for a 2006 jetta. If you hit the key into the ignition with the back of your hand the key will go into the the ignition. I attached the housing to the column just finger tight so i didn t shear the bolts right away in case of a problem. While the switch can be replaced the job requires basic mechanical skills.

This problem has become a nuisance and i will eventually have to pay to get it fix.