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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI199590 QUATTRO SPORT V6-2.8L (AAH)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION LOCKIGNITION LOCK CABLESERVICE AND REPAIR
1995 Audi 90 Quattro Sport V6-2.8L (AAH)
Ignition Lock Cable: Service and Repair
1995 Audi 90 Quattro Sport V6-2.8L (AAH)SECTION Service and Repair
NOTE After installing the lock cable at the ignition/starter switch, the cable must first be adjusted, then attached to the selector lever housing.
REMOVAL
- Remove center console, refer to Body and Frame.
- Remove steering wheel, refer to Suspension and Steering.
- Remove instrument cluster, refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
- Move selector fever to "N" position.
- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Remove cover (No 1 in illustration)
- Remove spring clip (No 2 in illustration) and lock cable (No 3 in illustration).
Lock cable can be lifted out of mounting lug at ignition/starter switch by turning cable -3- approx. 1/4-turn (90°).
- Remove lock cable clip at air duct, and remove cable.
INSTALLATION
- Insert lock cable from above, into mounting lug on ignition/starter switch.
Flattened sides of cable and mounting lug must be aligned.
- Turn cable end down approx. 1/4-turn (90°).
- Secure lock cable with spring clip (No 2 in illustration).
NOTE: When installing, make sure that the spring clip is engaged properly or the cap cannot be installed.
- Install cover (No 1 in illustration) on ignition/starter switch.
REMOVAL
- Remove center console, refer to Body and Frame.
- Remove steering wheel, refer to Suspension and Steering.
- Remove instrument cluster, refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
- Move selector fever to "N" position.
- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Remove cover (No 1 in illustration)
- Remove spring clip (No 2 in illustration) and lock cable (No 3 in illustration).
Lock cable can be lifted out of mounting lug at ignition/starter switch by turning cable -3- approx. 1/4-turn (90°).
- Remove lock cable clip at air duct, and remove cable.
INSTALLATION
- Insert lock cable from above, into mounting lug on ignition/starter switch.
Flattened sides of cable and mounting lug must be aligned.
- Turn cable end down approx. 1/4-turn (90°).
- Secure lock cable with spring clip (No 2 in illustration).
NOTE: When installing, make sure that the spring clip is engaged properly or the cap cannot be installed.
- Install cover (No 1 in illustration) on ignition/starter switch.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.