[928uk] Electrical issue

[Adrian Langford via 928uk]

If you can't provoke the issues by wiggling key in barrel when it's in the II position then it's unlikely to be the contact ring behind the lock barrel itself. If it is problem with contact ring then doesn't require lock barrel change.

Adrian



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> On 1 Oct 2015, at 11:09, Paul R Smith via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
> 
> Changing the ignition lock barrel would be extremely expensive and of zero benefit to any electrical problems. Ditto for the key.
> 
> Changing the ignition switch (just the electrical part which fits on the back off the barrel) would be worthwhile if a problem had actually been identified.
> 
> Sounds like any money spent with them will be a complete waste.
> 
> Odd warning lamps? You need to identify the warning(s) and fault-find each one separately.
> 
> Indicators is most likely to the the indicator relay. Get one from your local car accessory shop. (Check that the pin orientations and numbering match).
> 
> Smiffy
> 
>> On 1/10/2015 10:21 a.m., Guy Goodwin via 928uk wrote:
>> Hello again,
>> 
>> The odd warning light on the dash comes on, but not all the time.
>> Restart the car and they go out. Feels like a few gremlins.. Also the
>> indicators work on hazards, but have stopped working using the stalk
>> (the green light on the dash stays on steady but they don't flash
>> externally).
>> 
>> I've dropped it in to Paragon Porsche. They say the ignition barrel
>> doesn't feel quite right - bit loose in operation which may be
>> causing the issue - but they don't really know - they want to change
>> the barrel - but that'll be another chunk of cash gone with no
>> guarantees? They also suggested that the key could be an issue as
>> I've only got the back up red one not allowing full functions - but I
>> can't see how that works as the indicators were working a couple of
>> weeks back..
>> 
>> Any ideas to save me throwing money at Paragon?!
>> 
>> 
>> Guy (again)
>> 
>> 
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