Audi 80/90 Ignition Switch - Diagnosis and Replacement

[@jeffr0]

Great addition from Planes Trains & Automobiles!

[@Badgertronix]

The greatest film ever made!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Nicely done buddy. You won't find any wires that thick under the dash any more . My truck dosent use an ignition key switch any more , no more keys , I'd be lost LOL

[@zx8401ztv]

Computers are great in cars, untill the day of hell and pocket emptying lol.

[@SteveRobReviews]

@@zx8401ztv Yes absolutely but the roar of a mclaren 720 depends on computers and the magic of wireless technology, plus it's British 👍

[@Badgertronix]

Cheers buddy, the Steve Rob sponsored Power Probe made all the difference to an easy diag 😎 Not even a chip in the key of that car anf you even need to use the key to unlock the doors like a caveman 😂😂

[@SteveRobReviews]

@@Badgertronix 👍

[@grenvillephillips6998]

It proved a lot more straightforward than I imagined: no doubt the diagnosis took a bit longer. I must have been a satisfying fix.

[@Badgertronix]

When I first realised there was a problem and all the fuses were ok, I thought it was going to be a bit of a nightmare. Once I figured out everything that wasn't working it led straight to the ignition switch so was actually an easy diag! Cheers

[@grenvillephillips6998]

@@Badgertronix I am sure I would have ended up in a gumption trap.

[@wyattoneable]

Good to see a post from you again. Nice job getting that one figured out. I hope your having a good new year.

[@Badgertronix]

Thanks buddy. Great to hear from you

[@jiralim83]

Your video is very helpful. It made me aware of the problem and was able to fix it myself. Thank you very much 🙏❤

[@kim007250]

Great to see some more Audi 80 content.

[@Badgertronix]

Some more coming up soonish :)

[@paulmayou370]

Nice little fix mate i hope you and your family are keeping well

[@Badgertronix]

thanks buddy. Hope you're keeping warm

[@harwoods11]

Your ignition switch is still in "run" mode so all acc parts are turned off via load relay. I'm surprised your starter motor wasn't banging around too. Normally the key is stiff and doesn't spring back after "run"

[@zx8401ztv]

I was going to say 'Are you going to take it apart for curiousity' i've always taken dead stuff apart. It's good to see how it works or don't lol. Dam rain.

[@Badgertronix]

I was getting there once I was in from the rain! Interesting to see how burnt up the contact was. Cheers

[@themechanic6117]

I was hoping you'd open it up. I'm sure it was a contact issue. Nice repair

[@Badgertronix]

The contacts looked pretty burnt up. At least a replacement was cheap and not too painful to replace. Cheers

[@pawelpat6959]

Very good job!

[@joeo8919]

Would you mind posting the Topran part number or OEM part number for the switch please ?

[@johnheathergeorge]

Where did you purchase the ignition switch?

[@besbes29]

il m'arrive la meme chose sur mon audi 80 b 4 de 93 -demain matin je regarderais ça de plus pres merci en tout cas .

[@ralphturner3798]

It looked as if the new switch works with your "old" key. If that's so, I guess it means that the new switch is universal, and will thus work with the keys from any other Audi 80/90 [and I guess many other vehicles]. That seems strange. Does it mean that I can bring the key from my Audi and use it in your car now?

[@Badgertronix]

the switch is separate to the lock, so yes it fits many cars. You still need the matching lock and key to be able to operate the switch.

[@ralphturner3798]

@@Badgertronix Great. Glad you pointed that out. BTW, I love your videos. Thanks for posting. [BTW, I live in Iowa, in the middle of the USA]

[@adelaideinvigilation5230]

Did the fuel pump work, as this is a keyed operation?

[@Badgertronix]

There is a separate switched circuit for engine operation. Car started and ran fine, just didn't have all the lights, indicators and other electrics.

[@Badgertronix]

There is a separate switched circuit for engine operation. Car started and ran fine, just didn't have all the lights, indicators and other electrics.

[@txsviking]

Good job and Jonny Biscuit tunes to boot. lol

[@Badgertronix]

Thanks buddy. He has the best tunes 😎