Ignition Switch/Steering Column Lock (VW Golf 1)

Ignition/Starter Switch - Replacement

1. Remove the steering column switch assembly from the steering column (see section "Switches and cigarette lighter").

2. Remove the screw shown by the arrow in Figure P:10.



3. Remove the ignition/starter switch from the steering column lock housing.

4. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Replacing the cylinder mechanism of the lock (models produced before November 1975)

1. Remove the steering wheel and windshield wiper/turn signal stalks.

2. Use pliers to remove the locking plate. Insert the key into the lock, turn it clockwise by about the thickness of the key and remove the cylinder mechanism together with the key.

3. Before installing the new cylinder mechanism, insert the key into it.

4. Replace the locking plate and secure it.

5. Assemble the remaining parts in the reverse order of disassembly.

Replacing the cylinder mechanism of the lock (models produced from November 1975 to July 1976)

1 Remove the steering column switch assembly from the steering column (see the "Switches and cigarette lighter" section).



2. Separate the turn signal and windshield wiper stalks from the steering column lock housing.

3. Drill a 3mm diameter hole in the lock body at the point shown in Figure P:11.



4. Press the spring through the hole and pull out the cylinder mechanism of the lock.

CAUTION: Do not remove the sealing plate as this may accidentally break the tab on the turn signal switch on vehicles not equipped with a wiper pause feature.

Replacing the cylinder mechanism of the lock (models produced since August 1976)

The cylinder mechanism is replaced in the same way as on models produced since November 1975, but the hole must be drilled in a different place (see figure P:12).



Since August 1977, the design of the steering column switch block has been changed - the shape of the levers has been changed, the wiring has been changed (it became possible to turn on the windshield wipers in intermittent mode) and an additional built-in contact has been added to activate the rear wiper/washer. The new type switch cannot be installed on earlier models.

The design of the steering column lock housing remains unchanged.