On 2005 Passat, in order to avoid removing the steering wheel and fooling with the air bag, I ended up sawing off the front screw tubes off the front of the bottom steering column cover, with a hacksaw blade. The result is it goes back together easily, with 2 less screws, and looks fine, but is just a tiny bit loose in front. I realized after removal that I could have just sawn off the left side screw tube and still gotten it out, and only lost one attachment point instead of 2. Oh well. Shaking didn't work for me the way it did for Randy, even though I magnetized my screwdriver and got the screws out, since the tubes the screws were in were in holes that, at least in the left side, did not allow removal without either removing the wheel or cutting off the tube. The tube does come out of the hole on the right after cutting off the left tube by moving the front of the bottom cover right, which you have to do anyway to clear the keyhole, but you have to go right a bit further to clear the screw tube.
thanks for the video I help a lot excuse the writing I'm Mexico the problem that my passat had not turn on wipers a / c turn signal horn or lights clean with thiner and it is perfect thanks
Thanks for this Video, it is saving me bunches at the mechanic. In the midst of changing mine right now on my 99 Passat. (I took a break in 90 degree heat!) The wire seems burned-charred, as it is in this video, and I am wondering, if the wire needs to be changed? or electrical tape on it? So the same thing doesn't happen again. I Love VW's! (My first was a Karmann Ghia)
Turns out it’s not supposed to wiggle out, there are two plastic posts holding it in (that the screws go through) and when you “wiggle it out” it just breaks them. Steering wheel is supposed to come off first.
had to do this on my 996 carrera 4s was way harder cause it was way up under the dash above the pedels but the part was a vw part looked the saem has yours
Yes it does. Also your windows and radio. Anything that turns on or off with the key can be affected. Infact, the first sign of a bad ignition switch is usually your radio, headlights or windows not working even though you have power and your car runs.
I am getting 20 random electrical low power issues on all the major engine sensors and missfire due to ground low power issues. can the ignition switch be the issue??
Have a question...all the forums are saying my ignition switch has donw went out. My lights dont work blinkers dont work horn dont work windshield wipers dont work ...and ac dont work ...kinda all went out at the same time .....any ideas before i go buy this 60 doller part?
Had the same problems with my Audi A4 B5. Fixed it yesterday, everything works just fine now! (bought an aftermarket switch from eBay) Thanks for the video!
+klitoni1 Hi. Well, I am answering after one year ;) But lately we have issues like car doesn't want to start, or if it;s started after one second stops (is not choking). My fiancee discovered by accident that it happens only if you want to use the reverse gear (sometimes without it). So then you need to put reverse several times, and then switch to neutral and everything is ok. I don't know if this is related but our left stop light is not working, but first we will need to change the ignition switch. BTW We took our car to many mechanic guys and they couldn't find the answer. So we changed the battery, spark plugs etc. I hope the only problem is that ignition switch. :)
Symptoms can be bizarre, see here: th-cam.com/video/AOoraqzN7Hs/w-d-xo.html . I suspected my ign switch when my fuel pump wouldn't activate, the fuel pump relay, fuse and 2 ECM fuses had no voltage on either side, but the fuel pump relay relay (there really is one) was working and active. Anyway, it turned out to be the computer needing to be reset. I accidentally discovered this when I disconnected the battery to be sure about the air bag as I removed the steering column covers, when I reconnected, it fixed itself, just in time for me to cancel my order for an ignition switch.
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This is exactly what I needed to know. Worked perfectly for 2002 Jetta when the inner barrel broke to start and stop it
I'm about to do it on my New Beetle tonight. Thanks for the video. I think videos with a separate camera person are always better.
Glad I saw this video, as other how-tos advised a heck of a lot more disassembly. Thanks so much for posting this!
On 2005 Passat, in order to avoid removing the steering wheel and fooling with the air bag, I ended up sawing off the front screw tubes off the front of the bottom steering column cover, with a hacksaw blade. The result is it goes back together easily, with 2 less screws, and looks fine, but is just a tiny bit loose in front. I realized after removal that I could have just sawn off the left side screw tube and still gotten it out, and only lost one attachment point instead of 2. Oh well. Shaking didn't work for me the way it did for Randy, even though I magnetized my screwdriver and got the screws out, since the tubes the screws were in were in holes that, at least in the left side, did not allow removal without either removing the wheel or cutting off the tube.
The tube does come out of the hole on the right after cutting off the left tube by moving the front of the bottom cover right, which you have to do anyway to clear the keyhole, but you have to go right a bit further to clear the screw tube.
Thank you sooooooo much for this cause my 04 has me pulling my hair out right now
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I was thinking the same thing... thanks for the help!
thanks for the video I help a lot excuse the writing I'm Mexico
the problem that my passat had not turn on wipers a / c turn signal horn or lights clean with thiner and it is perfect thanks
Thanks for this Video, it is saving me bunches at the mechanic. In the midst of changing mine right now on my 99 Passat. (I took a break in 90 degree heat!) The wire seems burned-charred, as it is in this video, and I am wondering, if the wire needs to be changed? or electrical tape on it? So the same thing doesn't happen again. I Love VW's! (My first was a Karmann Ghia)
Thanks for the great video
you had problems fitting the new switch because you need to turn the key to position 1 and also put the switch into position 1
thanks for the video it's good,i understand it
This is great, thanks.
Thanks for the video! It is really helpful!
literally identical to the New Beetle. Just did mine today.
Turns out it’s not supposed to wiggle out, there are two plastic posts holding it in (that the screws go through) and when you “wiggle it out” it just breaks them. Steering wheel is supposed to come off first.
had to do this on my 996 carrera 4s was way harder cause it was way up under the dash above the pedels but the part was a vw part looked the saem has yours
thanks for the video.but i don,t understod the sprayer bottle part.
Very good video!!!!
Would a faulty ignition switch mess up headlights, a/c and wipers functions.. all at the same time.?
Yes it does. Also your windows and radio. Anything that turns on or off with the key can be affected. Infact, the first sign of a bad ignition switch is usually your radio, headlights or windows not working even though you have power and your car runs.
What if you lost your car key and you cannot turn the wheel?
This does not work when the key does not go in and you can't turn the steering wheel to remove the screws.
how exactly did you get it to go all the way in? i tried every position and mine wont go back in
what was the issue that led you to know this was bad.. did you have a ton of electical failures like signals, low beams, radio?
I am getting 20 random electrical low power issues on all the major engine sensors and missfire due to ground low power issues. can the ignition switch be the issue??
My car skoda superb screen is turning on and of again and again
Is this is because of ignition switch ?
Torx 4mm?
Have a question...all the forums are saying my ignition switch has donw went out.
My lights dont work blinkers dont work horn dont work windshield wipers dont work ...and ac dont work ...kinda all went out at the same time .....any ideas before i go buy this 60 doller part?
Had the same problems with my Audi A4 B5. Fixed it yesterday, everything works just fine now! (bought an aftermarket switch from eBay) Thanks for the video!
No problem and tryed it fixed it no prob
Jeffron Schaeffel so it was the ignition switch? I just had the same issue. Just want to clarify
Jeffron Schaeffel check if your fuses are all good. And also there is a 50amp fuse under the steering wheel.
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Isctis the same for b6 a4
Is a 2002 Passat the same?
Would you do an update for the 2013
Hey how r I have a 2013 did u ever get urs fixed
@@melburton2851 yeah i did but i had to take it to the dealership
How much did it cost at the dealership I got a 2013 passat also.
Why were you spraying water under the hood?
He was looking for vacuum leaks
What are the symptoms of a bad ingition switch?
klitoni1 Car will not start, lights and everything will come on but car will not turn on
+klitoni1 Hi. Well, I am answering after one year ;) But lately we have issues like car doesn't want to start, or if it;s started after one second stops (is not choking). My fiancee discovered by accident that it happens only if you want to use the reverse gear (sometimes without it). So then you need to put reverse several times, and then switch to neutral and everything is ok. I don't know if this is related but our left stop light is not working, but first we will need to change the ignition switch. BTW We took our car to many mechanic guys and they couldn't find the answer. So we changed the battery, spark plugs etc. I hope the only problem is that ignition switch. :)
Symptoms can be bizarre, see here: th-cam.com/video/AOoraqzN7Hs/w-d-xo.html . I suspected my ign switch when my fuel pump wouldn't activate, the fuel pump relay, fuse and 2 ECM fuses had no voltage on either side, but the fuel pump relay relay (there really is one) was working and active. Anyway, it turned out to be the computer needing to be reset. I accidentally discovered this when I disconnected the battery to be sure about the air bag as I removed the steering column covers, when I reconnected, it fixed itself, just in time for me to cancel my order for an ignition switch.
Hi what its the problem because you change this part, i have a seat leon and have a problem in the light and climate.
Ok so after i did all of this and tried to start it onlyvstays running for 2'sec then dies any suggestions
What year car do you have? Maybe your immobilizer is kicking in.
For the early B5's (1998-early 2000's), there is no immobilizer in the key.
Its a 2002 Audi A6 Quattro
What year is your Passat?
***** looks like 97-99ish
How do u start a video without letting nobody know what the problem was with no example
Easy enough to figure out it's an ignition switch issue.
e.g. car won't start, won't turn off, no ACC position, windows/radio misbehaving.