Starter problem......I think!

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Old 01-03-2002, 12:23 PM
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Default Starter problem......I think!

First off I have a '93 90S. When I start the car, the car starts fine. But the key sticks in the 'start' position instead of moving to the 'on' all by itself. This causes a god awful noise, and quite frankly it's annoying to have to move the key to the on position by hand.
Any advice on fixing this problem would be greatly appreicated!

Thanx!
Old 01-03-2002, 01:38 PM
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The switch in the steering collum is shot, just gotta replace it with a new one. Normaly from the weight of keys and key chains hanging out of it the connections will losen and make it hard to start.
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Default Re: I'll second the ignition switch! Just replaced mine a few weeks ago!

You need to fix it real soon before the switch actually sticks and constantly engages the starter, which will burn up the starter too!

Carry around a 10mm wrench to disconnect the battery, incase the starter sticks, before you get it fixed. This will save you much heartache & hassle.

The dealers stock these switches by the dozen! As it was a recall on specific years, namely the 1995's.

Couple folks here posted some awesome diagrams on exactly how to fix.
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Default Return spring

The spring in the ignition switch probably slipped or broke keeping it from flipping back to the 'on' position. Just get a new switch.
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