Ignition Switch Problems of Porsche Boxster

The contact owns a 1997 Porsche Boxster. The contact stated the ignition switch was cracked and causing electrical failures to the air conditioner, wipers and head lights. The contact notices a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 98v113000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but was advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer should extend the recall since the failure was a known safety defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000.

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I recently purchased the 1998 Porsche Boxster, automatic transmission, and have discovered a latent defect which pcna designates a305, and ntsb has additional recalls relating to the same defective part on the same model and year involving the ignition switch and attached ignition assembly. The latent hazard is in the ignition switch which is damaged within the ignition assembly resulting in electrical failures and resultant fires. I have determined through pcna and Porsche that the electrical assembly was redesigned due to inherent (design) defect to correct the failure of the ignition switch but the newly designed replacement part (redesigned electrical assembly was not replaced in my car or other numerous cars. Several Boxster owners have paid for the new part and labor totaling in excess of $400. 00 but pcna (Porsche) has done nothing to fix the existing defective switch's and assembly. This is a part that repeatedly fails and remains a serious latent defect undressed by Porsche. On my car the only thing corrected was under campaign no a305; that was done in 2003 according to pcna. The repair they did does not address the defective ignition switch and switch assembly. A 305 involves the same assembly but involved tightening a cable so the car does not run while in park and the ignition switch fails to interface with the immobilizer system. Please indicate if additional information is needed regarding my car and the problem I have experienced.

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: the contact stated while attempting to turn the key, the ignition switch would not turn or would turn too far causing the instrument panel to be inoperable. There was a NHTSA recall, # 98v113000, regarding the ignition switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 12/01/06.

Ignition lock failure - 2000 Boxster s. Dealer mechanic advised that problem is serious and common. Will always lead to stranded motorist. Problem so common mechanic requested quote for 'nuked ignition lock' from service writer. Service writer replies $450 without having to look it up and also humorously acknowledges frequency of occurrence. Probably widespread across Porsche model and year range, including carrera, thanks to standardization of components. In my case the key was stuck in the on position, so I had to force the key to the off position, straining key and dash components. It's best for other owners to make sure they are at the dealer before they force their key out.

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1997 Porsche had a recall for defective ignition switch. My 2000 Porsche Boxster has the same defect. Dealers claim that they have had to replace many this year. Manufacturer did not resolve the concern. Porsche customer service told me to take my complaint to NHTSA.

Electrical system: ignition switch failure. The same failure as recall #w03 in 1998. Dealer replaced switch in 1999, ignition switch cracked and failed again 2005. I am told by Porsche my vehicel is not covered under the recall.

Nhtsa: 98-v-113-000:vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The ignition switch can crack and cause electrical failures. Consumer stated has the same problem, however this vehicle was not recall due to the VIN#.

Recall 98v113000. Was issued concerning ignition switch failure. Caller said her car had same failure as mentioned in recall. Dealer said this car was not included in recall. Manufacturer said this car was not under warranty , and not in the recall, and will offer no help. Also, another recall 98e005000. Concerning air bags was mentioned. Caller said they will not help her with this recall either. Caller has paid for problems that should be under these recalls.