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Stu2j · Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 3:29 am Post subject: Have to jiggle key to start?

Hi Ya'll...

It's been awhile since I've been on the board and I have an interesting problem with the NA.

When I turn the key absolutely nothing happens. However, if I "jiggle" the key slightly back and forth, the car will start. It's actually interesting at this point since I am the only one who can start the car but I would like to know what is the diagnosis of this problem.

Anyone ever seen anything like this and know which part needs to be replaced and the cost etc?

Thanks for any information!
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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

Bad ignition switch. $5 part and about a 30-45 minute job the first time you do it, 20 minutes after you've done it once or twice.
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

+1, and the next symptom could easily be you calling AAA. I'd fix it right away.
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Stu2j · Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys! As always, you're the best.

Now that I know what it is.. I'll get it taken care of

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