How screwed am I ?
 

Ignition switch steering lock assembly.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1752496839.jpg

You have a challenge, but not impossible fix.

Unless you are built like a gymnast, remove the seat and the steering wheel to have easy access to the back of the dash. As a old fat man, it was way easier to remove them than trying to squeeze in. Both are not hard to remove.

And maybe some folded up towels to use as a pillow for you head.

well, define screwed..If this is the one you just removed ..you are doing fine- just need to buy new one,or get old used and change the tumbler for your original key

Ivan

Yes, that is the part I removed. Ok, maybe not so bad just have to figure out how to extract the tumbler.

there is a pin which holds it in place..what i do is ..i cut with a thin saw sideways to it.So i would be able to pull it or pry it out .The cut itself does not damage the ignition switch.if you cut it cc 2mm deep so you are able to remove the pin..i hope this helps

Ivan

No experience with this fix on a 911 but ... the pot-metal on these switches is so weak : (a major but rare, disappointment of materials used on these cars) My '71 914 had this same failure it. Part has similar build-quality. Found out it was a 'one year only' replacement part by ordering the part for all other 914's in that regard with a 911, you are probably easily able to get the right replacement part - the first time. Getting it back in there tho, is as tricky ..and a bit more difficult as taking it out. By having the broken part out and on your workbench you are ahead of the game. One of the most difficult 'fixes' ever on my simple 914 -working upside down below with the steering column dropped ...at least on the 911 the access is a bit easier.

the new switch has much stronger nipple , it is in cross shape compare to the old original flat head shape..

Ivan

Came across this link.https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1036627-ignition-switch-repair-porsche-911-a.html#post10548308

Ugh, same happened to me.
I cant remember what i did to fix it, but i remember that part being so expensive i had to find another fix.
Good luck.

jrblackbox, thanks for posting that most excellent repair link.

Thank @Determined