Product Description
The MEYLE Ignition switch (100 905 0014) is an original-equipment-quality electrical starter component manufactured by MEYLE under their standard replacement line. Positioned directly behind the ignition lock cylinder inside the steering column housing, its primary operational function is to direct battery current to the vehicle's electrical circuits depending on key position (Accessory, Ignition On, or Engine Start). Turning the key mechanically rotates the inner contacts of this switch, triggering the starter motor solenoid and powering up the engine control networks. Over decades of service, heavy key rings, internal arc erosion, and fatigue of the internal contact springs cause high electrical resistance. This results in intermittent starting, sudden stalling, or non-functioning auxiliary systems like the radio and wipers.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: MEYLE
- Item Number: 100 905 0014
- Trade Number: MEX0272
- Product Condition: New
- Component Classification: Secondary Ignition Starter Circuit / Steering Column Switch
- Number of Pins: 6-pin electrical spade terminal block
- Material: Heavy-duty, high-dielectric composite polymer housing engineered to eliminate tracking and withstand excessive interior thermal expansion
- Quality Rating: MEYLE ORIGINAL Quality — matches exact factory electrical resistance tolerances and physical pin configurations
Vehicle Compatibility
This classic 6-pin ignition switch module is a universal VAG steering column component designed to fit an extensive catalog of air-cooled and early water-cooled Volkswagen and Audi passenger cars, commercial utility vans, and historic platforms:
| Car Model / Platform | Compatible Chassis Layouts | Engine Displacements | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Golf II (19E, 1G1) / Jetta II (19E) | All hatchback and saloon variants (Early and late-style fuse box wiring harnesses) |
1.0 / 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 GTI / 1.6 D / 1.6 TD | 1983 - 1992 |
| VW Transporter T3 (Bus / Box / Platform) | Air-cooled, water-boxed (WBX), and Diesel lines | 1.6 / 1.6 TD / 1.7 D / 1.9 / 2.0 / 2.1 Syncro | 1979 - 1992 |
| VW Golf I (17) / Convertible (155) / Scirocco / Jetta I | Standard mechanical steering locks | 1.1 / 1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.6 GTI / 1.8 / 1.8 GTI | 1974 - 1993 |
| VW Beetle / Käfer (Typ 1, 15) / LT 28-35 I | Later-generation mechanical ignition locks | 1200 / 1300 / 1302 / 1303 / 2.4 D / 2.4 TD | 1970 - 1996 |
| Audi 80 B2 (81, 85) / Coupe B2 / Quattro | Standard longitudinal chassis locking groups | 1.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 GTE / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.2 quattro | 1978 - 1988 |
⚠️ Installation Safety & Stripping Warning: Replacing this switch on models like the Golf MK2 or Transporter T3 requires extracting the upper steering column housing. The switch itself is held in place inside the cast metal housing by a single, tiny **phillips-head retaining screw** that is easily stripped if approached at an angle. Always disconnect the negative battery terminal before starting assembly work; an accidental short-circuit behind the dash can instantly destroy the main wiring loom. Common symptoms of failure include an engine that catches while cranking but dies the exact moment you release the key back to the 'On' position.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This premium replacement ignition starter switch cross-references directly with, or acts as a factory-correct swap for, the following original factory equipment codes:
- VAG (VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA): 111 905 865L, 111905865L, 171 905 865, 171905865
- FEBI BILSTEIN (Interchange Reference): 26652
- SWAG (Interchange Reference): 30 92 6652