[alfa] RE: Stuck ignition switch in Milano

[<lippolis1@xxxxxxx>]

Derek,

You SOL on this one.  I brought my lock to a locksmith and they never fixed it.  IAP has them with a complete lock kit.  You can however do what I did on my Verde and used the high tech hot wire method.  I made a Y wire.  On the back of the switch you pull the connector and you'll see the three wires, 1 is the 12V feed and the other two are the ON position and START position (don't remember the colors).  Connect the 12V to the ON wire and then you can use the other branch of the Y to run the starter.  Hokey, I know, but if it gets you to work while you wait for the ignition lock to arrive.

DOM!

> Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 08:18:31 -0800
> From: "Derek Ealy" <dealy663@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Stuck ignition switch in Milano
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I went to start up my 89 Verde this morning and after putting the key into 
> the ignition the switch wouldn't turn. I tried getting some lube inside of 
> the switch, and after 10 minutes or so gave up. I've never heard of a stuck 
> ignition switch before. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this?
> 
> If it is not fixable, does anyone know of where I could get a replacement 
> ignition switch from?
> 
> 
> Getting to work this morning was a real PITA!
> 
> Derek
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