2006 Jetta Key Cylinder Removal

Bolt on new lock cylinder housing i used hex key bolts for easy removal if the problem ever were to arise again make sure the new housing is in the on position so your ignition switch and key tumbler all line up cheers.

2006 jetta key cylinder removal. While the switch can be replaced the job requires basic mechanical skills. I have a 2006 jetta that needed a lock cylinder and housing replaced. Key will not go into ignition drivers door lock stopped working i had the problem with key not going into the ignition on 2005 5 jetta had to have the car towed and ignition replaced which cost 375. This problem has become a nuisance and i will eventually have to pay to get it fix.

But what i read afterwards. If the switch fails you won t be able to start the engine but the key will still turn. If you hit the key into the ignition with the back of your hand the key will go into the the ignition. Mk5 mk6 are about the same and all vw are close enough to that they re all included in this article.

There are a variety of different ignition cylinder designs for vehicles some of which require the original key to turn the lock cylinder to the accessories position to fix the part in the most efficient way. I am having the same issue with my 2006 jetta. However if you do not have the. I attached the housing to the column just finger tight so i didn t shear the bolts right away in case of a problem.

The volkswagen jetta uses an integrated ignition switch to unlock the ignition and start the car.