VW Ignition Switch Removed

Attempting to remove the Ignition switch on the 91 Volkswagen Jetta. In the end I resort to the "hack saw method".

[@karlliebknecht8541]

The author has gone crazy! I understand that 10 years have passed, but if someone is now facing a similar problem, then there is a very simple solution. It is necessary to screw the nut fixing the steering wheel onto the thread and knock on it with a hammer. For some, the sleeve is released immediately after the first blow, and sometimes you need to do it for a while. It's better than cutting off the steering shaft)

[@alexkosubovich9997]

Thank you so much man it makes sense when you think about it and it worked so well!

[@karlliebknecht8541]

@@alexkosubovich9997 oh, yes! Faced with this problem, I tried many ways including special pullers, but as it turned out, I just needed to watch the video on KZbin, they have long shown how it is done and it is done simply and effectively)

[@lukeromeril]

the last few seconds of the video made my utter week. kudos.

[@Kizmox]

There is a lot easier way of doing this. At least in golf MK3 you can simply disconnect the steering shaft from the u-joint located behind pedals. Then you can simply pull the whole steering shaft assembly out in one piece. Once the shaft is out of the way you can access the screw that holds the ignition switch in place. Been there done that :)

[@AndreRmemories]

I felt the same way removing mine today. What worked for me is to take a big shifting spanner and place it so it hooks on the groove. Then i used the puller over the shifting and pulled. It takes allot to let go but it dit.

[@doukisx]

Lol i saw that shit then i put the steering wheel back again

[@darylkenny4562]

I did mine today. Found a cheapo puller at Princess Auto for $26 that made the job super easy. Its one you tighten onto the shaft and then just turn the bolt. worked great.

[@hemzki786]

What about an adjustable or open end spanner?

[@mp5557600]

i had trouble with this. its like VW had super glued the thing on. ended up grinding it off. there is an easy way. just take off the steering rack and you can get instant access to the switch without needing to remove the steering wheel or anything

[@Eradifyerao]

On an MK3? Isn't there a Phillips screw holding it on?

[@BigTideFun]

It seems like I am getting lots of negative comments on removing the ignition switch this way. What I want to make clear is that this was a parts car that would never ever be driven again. Does anyone ever need a spare steering column? Should I have spent the money to buy the proper tool so that I could end up with a spare steering column? This one was height adjustable. The one on the 92 Golf that I am still driving is not adjustable anyway.

[@viewfinder1111]

daddyisacameraman is dead on about this... thanks

[@BigTideFun]

With a proper puller more force could be applied. Chances are if the pulling force could have been higher, it would have moved free. I figure this is an application where the proper tool is NEEDED.

[@myabstractblf]

That's what I was affraid of

[@chevyevolution9782]

use air chissel done in 20 seconds

[@jsjskaja7806]

jajajaja new german tecnologi

[@joseluisalvarez3541]

Malo malo muy malo pero en fin

[@bvc1001]

😅😅😅😅

[@Eradifyerao]

What a pain... *EDIT* LOL!!!!

[@pogegenv9387]

Kausas

[@kriptonvw6018]

Tisi bog

[@IvoKostov-ru5dd]

Тъпак

[@vo7tage]

wtf