to replace the ignition switch on my 2008 tdv8 is there an easy way to get at it or is it a full lower console removal . tried the search function on the forum but can't find anything re replacing the ignition switch . I am new to the forum so maybe I am looking in the wrong place .... Thanks for any help

Mate, prepare yourself, it's a bit of a faff......

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thanks Sam , scary job then ?

Yes and no. There's not really any element of the job that's difficult, there's just a lot of it. The biggest faff is probably getting the airbag off the steering wheel! Just take your time and be methodical.
Top tip though; once you've re-assembled everything don't push the airbag pad all the way home on it's clips until you've driven it for the first time as in all likelihood the steering wheel will be slightly off center and you'll have to take it off again.

thanks sam - very helpful . will have some nerve tablets for lunch and have a go .....

Remember to disconnect the battery!

Before you remove the steering wheel, mark the position with a felt pen across the splines

This may help to start the job, steering wheel and air bag removal video from Powerful UK



As in above posts, not difficult, just a faff to do, if you are not used to doing anything like this use a piece of cardboard and stick fasteners into cardboard and ID each set upon removal, then you won't mix them up upon re-fitting. Ask me how I know we all make mistakes.

A car trim tool kit would help with this job. Cheap and very handy.

Hi Sam,I have the same problem with my 2007 L322 vogue,it needs the ignition switch sorted,know dash lights,brake lights on etc,
Iam also located west Sussex,the car is stuck on my drive!
Do you know of anybody mobile who could fix this for me.
Kind regards Steve.

Hi all,are there any mobile mechanics local to west Sussex that could do the ignition switch on my L322?

Wondering if you got this sorted. I removed the main ground strap under right side as it was terribly corroded and when I turned the key I got red taillights and blinking front markers and numerous fault messages. They all disappeared when ground strap replaced. Just a thought as it lurks down there and I never noticed it. That assumes the car is in a corrosive environment and the strap is made up of numerous very thin copper strands which corrode easily.