RE: ignition switch woes

[Dennis Larson <dennisl@operamail.com>]

I have a similar problem with my 1985. My key was heavily worn
so I took my wife's key and had a copy made. My wife doesn't
have a problem but I still do but slightly less now. Also the
lock is probably getting old. My fix was similar, jiggling but
also just taking it out of the lock and turning it over helps too.

Sometimes a bit of WD-40 or other light key lock lubricant or
cleaner might help a bit too before final replacement which we
don't have to do yet.

Dennis


>===== Original Message From "Jack Gagnon" <bullitt@cybertours.com> =====
>The ignition switch on my 87 5kcsq does not always engage the starter
>properly.  It is necessary to jiggle the key while trying to get the starter
>to engage about 1/2 the time.  Is this something that can be adjusted? or is
>replacement required?  It does add a "security feature" to the car though!
>
>Jack