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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Default Re: Sticky ignition switch

Originally Posted by alaxfire
I had myself been putting this off for the 2 years I have owned my roadster, but lately it has been getting a bit more troublesome, so night before last I printed out the 10 page DIY pdf and dove in.
Surprise !!! Not as hard as you might think !

Couple of hints :
1. the transmission interlock cable is disconnected by pulling DOWN on the 2 release ears, NOT sliding back.
2. it is much easier to get to the ignition electrical plug if you do that AFTER releasing the clamp and rotating the assembly ( front up, back down ).

The most difficult part for me was getting the lock cylinder and locking ring back in after the repair, but I just kept fiddling and it finally went back together.

Total time I spent was about an hour and a half.
COME DO MINE !! Right now I have to keep a key in the switch, I remove it, and it's hour or more until I can turn the key for the car to crank over ! I found leaving the key in ...no trouble. Pull that sucker out !! BAMB...

ps. Crossed over 119,000 this morning !! yes, 431.....

 
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