[V8] problems in ignition assy?

[cobram at juno.com]

Sounds like the ignition switch, which is relatively easy to change. 
Just keep you fingers crossed it's not the tumbler assembly which tends
to break the rear tab off.

I figured out a way to change it in less than the normal 6 or 8 hours it
usually takes.  I posted the details to the list a long time ago, it
involves a lock pick iron and cutting off the black collar.  If you want
to try it and can't find it in the archives, I can re post it.

Less likely than the switch, but you may have a bad connection at the
starter, or a bad starter.  Never had this happen on an Audi, but on
other brands.

BCNU,
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.


On Sat, 2 Jun 2012 23:07:18 -0400 Chris Brown <sacheldog at hotmail.com>
writes:
>  
> I have had intermittent problems starting my 1990 v8. 
> 
> The problem seems to be a pesky ignition. I have to push in on the 
> key and also at the same time, push the key a little bit toward the 
> dash and have to try it a few times before it will start. Sometimes 
> i have to remove key and try this over about 2 or 3 times before it 
> starts. 
>  I was thinking of spraying some contact cleaner on the key and 
> perhaps in the ignition too.  The problem is getting worse and 
> happening more frequently. 
>  Any ideas? 
> 
>  thanks
>  Chris