Seeking Ignition Switch/Lock Help (87 5kcstq)

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I guess Dan's anti-spam no post unless sub'ed really works. I tried to post 
my query last night but I guess it never went through...

I am having trouble with my ignition switch not engaging the startor. Had to 
"hot-wire" it to get the car home yesterday (thankfully only a couple blocks 
from home) after troubleshooting to the switch. I can start every time with 
the key if I twist the electrical switch slightly (that's all it moves) ccw 
when I turn the key. Otherwise...no go, no continuity from red to red/black.

Electrical switch was changed by PO aprox 22k miles/2.5 years ago. It may be 
bad...but doubtful I'll be so lucky.

Wallace White emailed me his experiences after I recalled he had a BTDT and 
got his email address from the archives. (Thanks Wallace!)

I am still seeking any additional advice on this. I'm not really in the mood 
to buy a new "ignition lock cyl." only to get measurements (for drilling to 
access a retainer clip) and then return it (advice from Peter at Audionly to 
Wallace). My guess is that the linkage has twisted and I need to remove it, 
straighten it, and put it back. Any advice on this job? (Wallace got lucky 
and the new electrical switch fixed his car.) TIA

Mike Veglia
87 5kcstq