I was trying to take out the ignition lock/cylinder from a 240D. I can't seem to grasp how the thing works or how it comes out. Any suggestions ?

Thank You

__________________
Audi TT

I know there are some great threads on this subject.... when I was dreading taking mine apart I found them... I got lucky... a new starter completely fixed my intermittant problem....

Do a search, there have been lots of other threads on this.

If I remember correctly, you have to turn the key to the #2 position and then there is a small button you have to push in on the ignition/lock assembly under the dash in order to completely free up the steering wheel lock. Then you unplug the electric connector and do some awkward twisting and turning and swearing until it finally comes out.

__________________
'81 300TD Wagon 355k (Miss Diesel)
'83 300SD 180k
'84 500SEL 190k (Parting it out)

Your recollection is correct, especially about the swearing.

__________________
'83 240D with 617.952 and 2.88
'01 VW Beetle TDI
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD
'89 Toyota 4x4, needs 2L-T
'78 280Z with L28ET - 12.86@110
Oil Burner Kartel #35

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...oD/bioclip.jpg

Take a look at my unfinished page on the very subject. It might be helpfull.

http://garnet.acns.fsu.edu/~jjs5772/W123

__________________
'84 300CD Turbo 132k (Anthracite Grey) - WVO - My daily driver - Recently named coo-coo-coupe by my daughter.
'84 300D Turbo 240k (Anthracite Grey) - Garage Queen
'83 300D Turbo 220k (Orient Red) - WVO - Wifes daily driver

I'm not a certified mechanic, but I did stay at a HolidayInn Express last night.

thanks guys..... great help

__________________
Audi TT

As long as you have the key and can turn the ignition to the correct position, then you are ok. If you don't have the key or you can turn it, then you're most likely looking at a big expense as the whole assembly needs to be replaced.

__________________
85 300CD
83 300TD
78 240D (daughter)

I got it out. I sat there for about an hour in the morning trying to figure out how to take it out. It was so simple thanks to you guys. I was not turning the key to the second position but once I did it just popped right out.

Thanks !!!

__________________
Audi TT