Ingition Switch
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From: San Pedro CA
Ingition Switch
The key switch is all loose and sloppy in my column (92 coupe, 6spd).
At times, the key won't turn... it takes some work to get the key to turn to start.
Does this mean I need a new ignition? if so, replacing it is gonna be nothing short of a bitch...
Thanks!
At times, the key won't turn... it takes some work to get the key to turn to start.
Does this mean I need a new ignition? if so, replacing it is gonna be nothing short of a bitch...
Thanks!
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Re: Ingition Switch (bogus)
mine does same thing sometimes it will work everytime if you dont push key cillinder in while turning
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From: Henderson NV
Re: Ingition Switch (bogus)
You have nothing to lose by trying this: Give it a shot of WD-40 (directly into the keyway). I tried it on my 87 and darned if it didn't solve the problem. Won't cure the sloppiness, but my guess is, it lubricated the tumblers and perhaps cleaned out some gunk. After that, the key turned very easily.
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Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Pedro CA
Re: Ingition Switch (vetteseniorcit)
You have nothing to lose by trying this: Give it a shot of WD-40 (directly into the keyway). I tried it on my 87 and darned if it didn't solve the problem. Won't cure the sloppiness, but my guess is, it lubricated the tumblers and perhaps cleaned out some gunk. After that, the key turned very easily.
but I figured this... my 92 has 117k miles... I need to service the tilt... why not go in there once, replace the signal stalk, replace the ignition and fix the tilt... done for another 117k miles!!
