Ignition/Starter Switch and Lock Cylinder

Ignition/Starter Switch and Lock Cylinder

=> [ Lock Cylinder ]

=> [ Ignition/Starter Switch ]

Lock Cylinder

• The immobilizer reading coil is integrated with the lock cylinder and cannot be serviced or replaced individually.

• Should the reading coil malfunction, replace complete lock cylinder..

• Observe reading coil specifications when replacing lock cylinders => [ Reader Coil, Replacing ] Anti-Theft Immobilizer.

Removing

- Remove steering column switch module => [ Steering Column Switch Module ] Steering Column Switch Module

- Disconnect electrical connection at reader coil.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

- Move selector lever to "P".

- Turn ignition key to "Ignition ON" position - arrow -.





- Then lift interlock lever - 1 - slightly and pull locking cable - 2 - out of ignition lock housing.

All models:

• The spare key is necessary for removing the lock cylinder, because the following sequence can only be performed using an ignition key with flat key grip, i.e. without illumination and without remote control.

- Turn spare key to ignition "ON" position, thus aligning recess in trim - arrow - with hole in ignition lock.





• The illustration shows the correct lock position without the ignition key.

- Insert a steel wire or pin (dia. approx. 1.5 mm) in hole - 1 - as far as it will go, at the same time pulling lock cylinder - 2 - with reader coil out of steering lock housing - 3 -.





CAUTION!
Steering lock must not be operated without the lock cylinder, otherwise it will lock completely. The entire steering lock must then be replaced.

• When replacing lock cylinder, note immobilizer reader coil specifications => [ Reader Coil, Replacing ] Anti-Theft Immobilizer.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Insert spare ignition key into lock cylinder and turn to ignition " on" position.

- Re-insert steel wire/pin - 1 - in hole on end face as far as it will go.





- Insert lock cylinder - 2 - with reader coil in steering lock housing - 3 -.

- Then pull out steel wire and press in lock cylinder firmly until catch engages audibly.

- Connect electrical connector on immobilizer reader coil.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

- Turn ignition key to "Ignition ON" position.

- Slide locking cable - 2 - into ignition lock housing until it engages audibly.

Ignition/Starter Switch

Removing

- Remove steering column switch module => [ Steering Column Switch Module ] Steering Column Switch Module.

- Disconnect electrical connection at immobilizer reader coil.

- Disconnect electrical connection - 1 - at ignition/starter switch.





- Remove sealing paint from both securing screws - arrows -.

- Loosen bolts - arrows - (do not remove) and pull ignition/starter switch out of steering lock housing - 2 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Ensure that the ignition/starter switch and lock cylinder are in the same position, e.g. "Ignition ON", when installing.

- Apply sealing paint to bolts - arrows - at steering lock housing - 2 -.

- Install steering column switch module => Steering Column Switch Module.