200 Ignition Switch Replacement

[SuffolkD at aol.com]

Is the key straight or kinda bent like mine?
I have a new cut one and its easy going vs the bent (now) emergency 
one..........
-Scott by BOSTON

> From: Kent McLean <kentmclean at mindspring.com>
> Abe Berman wrote:
> > Car is back together and I still have the same problem, key not
> > springing back from start position.  In addition, airbag light now on,
> > gotta love it.
> 
> I haven't replaced my switch (yet :), but I'm guessing that
> maybe the part you replaced is the electrical portion, while
> the "spring" part is the keyed portion.  If so, maybe you can
> clean it -- spray WD-40 into the key hole, work the key in
> and out, then maybe hit it with a light oil like 3-in-1 oil.
> If that doesn't free it up, it might be time for a new keyed
> portion of the switch.  You should be able to re-use your
>