I had a similar problem with my switch. I had to move it all the way to the
accessory position to lock the wheel and remove the key. It was also real
hard to turn to the start position. As John says, I loosend the screws and
moved the switch. That solved the problem.
Marvin
#1343
In a message dated 5/22/02 10:29:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, jblair@exis.net
writes:
> >I recently ran into the following problem:
> >
> >The key in the column switch is hard to turn. When I start the car and
> >leave the key return to the "on" position the engine shuts down. If I hold
>
> >the key in the start position the engine continues to run. Now for the
> >difficult solution. I towed the car into the garage and it seems like the
>
> >problem has gone away. They have started the car for several days and have
>
> >had no problems. Has anyone experienced this problem and have a solution?
>
>
> John,
>
> In addition to the possibility that the ign. switch
> is going bad, it could be that it is out of adjustment.
> There are 2 small screws that hold it in place. The holles
> in the switch are oblong, to allow the switch to move
> some.
>
> As to why the mechanical portion of it is hard to turn,
> don't really have a clue, unless there is just a ton
> of dirt in the mechanism. Since the mechanical part is
> responsible for locking the steering wheel, it may be that
> when you steering wheel locked, it applied a lot of
> pressure to the locking mechanism. Next time this happens,
> try to rock the steering wheel and see if that doesn't
> free up the mechanics and let the key turn easier.
>
> John
>
> John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
> Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
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