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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCHIGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Service and Repair
WARNING: Special safety precautions and some different procedures apply to vehicles equipped with airbags.
Removing:
- Remove steering lock housing.
- Mark steering lock housing for hole at intersection of points -a- and -b-.
- Dimension -a- = 12 mm (15/32 in.)
- Dimension -b- = 10 mm (25/64 in.)
- Drill 3 mm (1/8 in.) diameter hole into steering lock housing at mark until lock cylinder stop spring is visible.
Hole depth: approx. 3 mm (1/8 in.)
- Compress stop spring using opposite end of drill and pull out lock cylinder.
Installing:
- Insert lock cylinder into steering lock housing.
- Insert key into lock cylinder.
- Push lock cylinder fully into housing while gently turning key.
Removing:
- Remove steering lock housing.
- Mark steering lock housing for hole at intersection of points -a- and -b-.
- Dimension -a- = 12 mm (15/32 in.)
- Dimension -b- = 10 mm (25/64 in.)
- Drill 3 mm (1/8 in.) diameter hole into steering lock housing at mark until lock cylinder stop spring is visible.
Hole depth: approx. 3 mm (1/8 in.)
- Compress stop spring using opposite end of drill and pull out lock cylinder.
Installing:
- Insert lock cylinder into steering lock housing.
- Insert key into lock cylinder.
- Push lock cylinder fully into housing while gently turning key.
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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.