EEK! Ignition is stuck and car willna' start

[cobram at juno.com]

Sounds like you have a broken starter/ignition switch, or maybe a broken
spade behind the lock cylinder.  The switch is a plastic piece, which
might be cracked or have an internal flaw.  It could also be the pin at
the opposite end of the lock cylinder which has sheared.  BTDT with both
defects.

BCNU,
http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/

Tessie McMillan <tessmc at drizzle.com> writes:
> This is my '88 80Q. For 2 days the ignition has been acting up; when 
> I  turn the key there is a very extended pause and then the car decides

> to start. 

> was that the ignition got stuck in the ON position -- all dash 
> lights  flashing and such. 

> Before I panic, can anyone give me some suggestions as to where to 
> start  troubleshooting?