If you own a Porsche Boxster 986 and you're having difficulties to insert the key or even to remove the key and you feel resistance when turning the key inside the Ignition chances are you definitely have a problem with the ignition system and you would need to address it before it becomes a big problem, neglecting this problem could result in having the key stuck in the ignition and losing electrical power in other words it could become a nightmare. A common issue is that if your having problems with flickering lights in your cluster or starter wont even turn and a bunch of weird electrical problems it could just be the electric ignition switch its an inexpensive part and takes approx 30 minutes to 1 hour to replace. I would replace the electrical switch first if your experiencing electrical issues however if the electrical works properly chances are that your Ignition Lock Assembly is the culprit,  the lock assembly has been updated from Porsche to resolve this issue the Updated Porsche Part number is 996.347.017.07. To replace the ignition lock assembly it requires removal of the light switch and Air vent, Steering wheel, steering covers, instrument cluster and trim below the instrument cluster, it will take approx 1 to 3 hours to perform the work. The hardest is to get to the ignition lock assembly , removal is not that difficult.

The pictures below show the ignition lock assembly and shows dismantled parts to get to it.

If you have any questions about replacing this part please don't hesitate to ask me questions and I will answer them.

Happy Motoring.

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