'98 A6 2.8 Q - I've been having trouble with the key going into and out of the ignition. It's hard to get the key in and hard to get it out - I have to grease or lube the key every so often to make it easier to get in and out. (only got one key with the car so I don't have a 2nd key to see if it does the same thing or not)

At the same time the car will turn over every time just fine when you turn the key - issue is that sometimes it will start and other times it will start and then turn right back off again as soon as I let go of the key. If it goes off normally I have to hold the gas pedal down a bit to get the car to stay running once it comes on.

Any help or ideas are greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

brian