Wouldn't be the first time I drove a car around with a screw driver I've owner plenty of salvaged vehicles due to thefts. as long as paper work is in order doesn't matter how the car starts in my opinion
The two issues I have are, with no internals in the cylinder (using a screw driver) the switch is too light and sensitive and will turn back or forward toward crank while driving. So I have reassembled the cylinder without any locks inside of it to retain rigidity and maintain driveability. The second issue, as to why this is still an issue ando I can't just leave it AS. Functioning ignitor switch with just the steering lock and double crank locks removed, is the transponder receiver that holds the laser cut chipped key is now beginning to jam itself. It's a seperate piece that holds the key and locks the cylinder. And reads the key. Simple solution would be to pop that piece out and use 2 keys but then it gets back to being ghetto. So im looking for a nice solution that doesnt break the bank and avoids oaying the dealer outrageous fees. From what I've been told locksmiths don't have the capability to marry the transponder to the vehicle (the piece that is now of concern) they can program keep keys to the transponder and but not the housing to the car. Thats why it's dealer only. P.s. I work for dealers and asked around and talked to 3rd party locksmith who told me he didn't and dint know of anyone with the capability.
So I return back to whether I want to a. Replace lock cylinder housing (already removed the sheared security bolts and replaced them with Phillips screws) and the steering wheel lock (removed due to jamming on broken cylinder housing) Double crank lock mechanism (originally what broke), all the internals of the cylinder (?) And the most expensive part the key housing that has to get programmed by the dealer with new keys and key cylinders in the doors to match ignition. That is now being to jam due to all the attempts to start the car with jammed internals on the cylinder.
Or b. Buy cheap eBay push to start for $40, hard wire the car under the the dash eliminate the cylinder all together and install a good alarm.this wayou it looks like a nice upgrade and I don't pay the dealers fees.
So yes I know locksmiths have the capabilities to help with some of the issue. and understand the woes of what I'm looking at, I just want to verify that the back of the ignition Switch itself is not data and that the only data is in the transponder and to column module that is after the cylinder wiring I'm talking about.
P.s. for retailers that offer the push start upgrades this would mean that vws would be a lot easier, and even able to offer it as a solution to what could turn into a $2k bill real quick.