If the ignition lock in the car is faulty, you should not repair the lock mechanism yourself. The fact is that to carry out repairs of this kind, it will be necessary to drill the case in a certain place, and only a specialist will cope well with this task. Therefore, contact a specialized workshop to repair the locking mechanism. But you can remove the ignition switch - more precisely, only its electrical part - on your own.
In principle, this task can be dealt with even with the simplest tools, which are likely to be found in your glove compartment or garage.
- It is possible to remove the ignition switch, or rather, to dismantle its switch, only after the dashboard has been removed. Therefore, first dismantle the dashboard, then the steering wheel lock will be accessible from above.
- Remove the protective varnish and unscrew the two small screws that are located on the left and right sides of the fastening elements with the steering wheel lock switches.
- After that, you can proceed directly to the removal of the ignition switch. To do this, just push it back and gently lift it.
- If you plan to replace the old ignition switch with a new one, be sure to pay attention when installing it to how accurately the drive pin of the switch fits into the recess of the switch. To secure the ignition switch, screw in the side screws and apply a coat of protective lacquer on top.
