Ignition Switch problems of the 1997 Audi A6

Ignition switch stopped working causing the headlights, turn signals, and wipers to stop working. Car still operates and is a danger if driving without turn signals or wipers without knowing. I have noticed this issue has occurred several times with this model and understand the a4 had a recall for this problem the same year. In which the ignition switch has the same part number as the failed switch in the A6 however Audi did not issue a recall for the A6.

I'm having a problem with the ignition switch on my car - a 97/Audi/Audi A6 white rco129. The key turns too far and you have to shift it back to get the gauges/electrical accessories (wipers, air conditioner, headlights, etc. ) to function properly again. Could this be related to the 1994-1996 A6 recall?.

Ignition switch has malfunctioned many times, causing headlamps to flicker or simply not function. The switch now has malfunctioned to the point of no longer allowing the headlamps to function.

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Audi of America replaced ignition switches on 1997 a4 model cars as part of a recall program. The 1997 Audi A6 uses the same ignition switch as the Audi a4, but the A6 was not included in the recall with the a4. The symptoms of the failing switch are the same with both a4 and A6 models. It would seem prudent by Audi to replace the ignition switches on the A6 model cars as part of the same recall program as they did with the a4 model, especially scince the ignition switches are the same part number.

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Plastic ignition switch breaks and key will not return to normal position, resulting in loss of turn signals, lights, wipers. Attempted reset my turn car off while moving.