Khaa1329 Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Hi guys, Having an intermittent problem with my 987.1, sometimes the ignition switch fails to turn on the electrics when rotated and I have to do it a few times. No issue with key getting stuck or unlocking the steering. Is it a cheap fix at an indie to change the ignition switch which I assume is the issue? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escy Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 I think the part is about £200 and probably an hours labour. Apparently no coding required. I opened mine up and cleaned the tracks on the circuit board up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaa1329 Posted June 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Escy said: I think the part is about £200 and probably an hours labour. Apparently no coding required. I opened mine up and cleaned the tracks on the circuit board up. Is it easy to open and clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaa1329 Posted June 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Got quoted £300 at my indie so about what has been said above. Is this a common issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 It used to be almost inevitable on older 911s. Haven't heard of one doing that lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWR73 Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 try some electrical contact cleaner on the key and perhaps down the barrel, not too much mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escy Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 On 6/26/2021 at 7:16 PM, KWR73 said: try some electrical contact cleaner on the key and perhaps down the barrel, not too much mind Won't do anything on this style ignition switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escy Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 On 6/26/2021 at 10:50 AM, Khaa1329 said: Is it easy to open and clean? Not too bad, Stanley blade either side to open the tabs and it pops apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaa1329 Posted June 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Unfortunately the part is expensive and no way around it, may wait a while as it’s not happening frequently at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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