2006 Jetta Key Cylinder Removal

After waiting a week for the lock cylinder to show up at vw i got it yesterday.

2006 jetta key cylinder removal.

But what i read afterwards. This problem has become a nuisance and i will eventually have to pay to get it fix. The volkswagen jetta uses an integrated ignition switch to unlock the ignition and start the car. 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 article shows how to repair and replace the lock cylinder and ignition switch on a vw 2006 jetta shown other years and audi similar mk4 generation vw use a slightly different ignition switch. If the switch fails you won t be able to start the engine but the key will still turn. However if you do not have the. 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.

While the switch can be replaced the job requires basic mechanical skills. I am having the same issue with my 2006 jetta. How assemble and repair ignition switch for a 2006 jetta. Mk5 mk6 are about the same and all vw are close enough to that they re all included in this article.

I have a 2006 jetta that needed a lock cylinder and housing replaced.