psilosimon 8 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 The ignition switch on my 96 Highline has given up the ghost. I've dismantled everything as far as the steering column but I cannot get the splined shaft off with the 3 legged puller that I have. Any ideas where i can get a puller from that looks like the one in the Haynes manual. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Pain in the arse job grabbed this from another forum and assuming you have a mk3 golf: It's quit possible you can do this with only the column cover removed. Certainly it can be done with just the column cover and steering wheel removed. However I'm replacing my ignition switch again because I bought the $10 one and not the $30 lifetime warranty one. My key cylinder was worn so I'm replacing it as well.If you don't know how to get your column out refer to post http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2532481There you have it with the new $30 key cylinder installed. It simply slid in and locked into place. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Do you have any photos of the puller in question? Link to post Share on other sites
psilosimon 8 Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 No I don't, but it is like a two legged puller with a cross member that tightens across it. Although i've just watched summat on youtube that shows the switch can be replaced by just taking out the steering column and accessing a screw from the back of the housing, so I'm gonna try that next. VR6Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites
psilosimon 8 Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 oh what a faff. got the whole column out, had to heat of the splined shaft and bash it off with large hammer. replaced the ignition switch no problem. On re-assembly seemed the steering column was now too short (wtf)! Think issue with telescopicness or something. managed to knock the tube out a little, it fitted eventually. (bearing in mind that I was fitting all this on the roadside at night with a pen torch gripped between my teeth). Test drive proved successful so I let wifey take it to work. She rings me this afternoon to say key won't turn anymore. Grrr! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Nightmare mate. Did you get it sorted? Link to post Share on other sites
psilosimon 8 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Managed to free up the lock with repeated spraying of WD40 and cleaning the black sludge that oozed out. Key works fine now but; a) No steering lock Radio has to be turned off manually now. c) Play in steering column where there was none before. I reckon I will have to dismantle it all again, but that's a job for another day. Link to post Share on other sites
psilosimon 8 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 ... why is b- close bracket a smiley face? Link to post Share on other sites
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