How to remove and reinstall the driver airbag, steering wheel, and Ignition Switch on Audi A6?

Remove the driver airbag, steering wheel, and upper and lower trim of the steering column. Remove the steering column stalk switches. Disconnect the electrical connector at the ignition electrical switch. Scrape off the sealing lacquer from the two retaining screws and loosen them slightly. Pull the electrical switch out of the steering lock housing in the direction indicated. When installing, place the ignition electrical switch and ignition cylinder in the ON position, slide the electrical switch into place, and tighten the two retaining screws on the steering lock housing. Seal the screw heads with lacquer and reinstall the steering column switches, steering wheel, and airbag.

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Audi A6 Start Button Part Number: 4G1-905-217-A
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- Other Name: Switch; Power Switch
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- 2012-2018 Audi A6 | Premium, Premium Plus, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A6 Ignition Switch Part Number: 4H0-909-131
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- Replaced by: 4H0-909-131-A
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- 2012-2018 Audi A6 | Premium, Premium Plus, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A6 Ignition Switch Part Number: 4B0-905-849
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- Other Name: Switch
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- 1995-2004 Audi A6 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Audi A6 Start Button Part Number: 4F1-905-217-E-VUV
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- 2009-2011 Audi A6 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Audi A6 Start Button Part Number: 4F1-905-217-B-5PR
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- 2006 Audi A6 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Audi A6 Ignition Switch Part Number: 4F0-910-132-L
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- Other Name: Switch
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Audi A6 Start Button Part Number: 4F1-905-217-C-VUV
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- 2007-2008 Audi A6 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Audi A6 Ignition Lock Cylinder Part Number: 4A0-905-849-B
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- Other Name: Switch; Ignition Switch, Lock Housing
- Replaces: 4A0-905-849
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- 1995-1998 Audi A6 | Avant, Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS

Audi A6 Ignition Switch

The Audi A6 Ignition Switch is the electrical command that wakes up the main systems of the car and starts the engine. Whenever the driver of an Audi turns a key, presses a button, or activates an approved remote signal, the switch transmits a request to the onboard computer, which then powers up the starter solenoid along with necessary ignition and charging circuits. This activates the engine controlling modules, fuel supplying devices, and perks like windows and radio in that order as each component gets current prior to the engine starting motor operation. Within the switch, specific contacts sequentially close to direct battery voltage to the correct circuits. At the same time, any immobilizer in the design gets a message to say that the code is valid. When the code is correct, the starter motor circuit enables, and if not, the electrical circuit remains interrupted so that this cannot be done without permission. Old-fashioned designs of the Ignition Switch rely on a mechanical key that must align tumblers before it is allowed to connect electrically. A more modern push button arrangement completes the same circuitry once a nearby key fob transmits a code. No matter how you wire the plug, the switch is a plug and play component designed for the vehicle, so usually the unit is replaced without any elaborate calibration. Across all trims of the Audi A6, the Ignition Switch is the same part. Due to its essential role in power flow control, the Ignition Switch acts as the first hurdle that has to be jumped over in any hotwiring attempt. This just goes on to show the importance of the component in the Audi electrical architecture applied on the A6 model range as well as Audi in general.

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Audi A6 Ignition Switch Parts and Q&A

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Q:
How to remove and reinstall the driver airbag, steering wheel, and Ignition Switch on Audi A6?
A:
Remove the driver airbag, steering wheel, and upper and lower trim of the steering column. Remove the steering column stalk switches. Disconnect the electrical connector at the ignition electrical switch. Scrape off the sealing lacquer from the two retaining screws and loosen them slightly. Pull the electrical switch out of the steering lock housing in the direction indicated. When installing, place the ignition electrical switch and ignition cylinder in the ON position, slide the electrical switch into place, and tighten the two retaining screws on the steering lock housing. Seal the screw heads with lacquer and reinstall the steering column switches, steering wheel, and airbag.