Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing lock cylinder   Note t  The reader coil for the immobiliser is attached to the lock cylinder and cannot be renewed separately. t  The lock cylinder must be renewed if the reader coil is defective. t  When renewing lock cylinder, note immobiliser reader coil specifications → Chapter. Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Steel wire or pin Ø approx. 1.5 mm

Removing –  Remove steering column switch → Chapter. –  Unplug electrical connector -arrow- at reader coil.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox: –  Shift selector lever to “P” position. –  Turn ignition key to “Ignition ON” position -arrow-. –  Then lift interlock lever -1- slightly and pull locking cable -2- out of ignition lock housing.

All models:   Note To remove the lock cylinder the spare key without illumination and remote control function is needed, as removal is only possible using a key with a flat handle. –  Turn spare key to ignition “ON” position, thus aligning recess in trim -arrow- with hole in ignition lock.   Note The correct ignition lock position is shown without ignition key for illustration purposes.

–  Insert a steel wire or pin (Ø approx. 1.5 mm) -1- in hole as far as it will go, at the same time pulling lock cylinder -2- with reader coil out of steering lock housing -3-.   WARNING The steering lock must not be operated without the lock cylinder, otherwise it would lock up completely. A locked-up steering lock must be renewed.   Note When renewing lock cylinder, note immobiliser reader coil specifications → Chapter.

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Insert spare ignition key into lock cylinder and turn to ignition “ON” position. –  Re-insert steel wire or pin -1- in hole on end face as far as it will go. –  Insert lock cylinder -2- with reader coil in steering lock housing -3-. –  Then pull out steel wire and press in lock cylinder firmly until catch engages audibly. –  Plug in electrical connector on immobiliser reader coil.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox: –  Turn ignition key to “Ignition ON” position -arrow-. –  Slide locking cable -2- into ignition lock housing until it engages audibly. l  Interlock lever -1- must make flush contact with ignition lock housing. –  Install steering column switch → Anchor.