[alfa] Stuck ignition switch in Milano

["V. Lalo Ruiz" <vlruiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just visited APE today, they have a couple of Milanos (at least one Verde) in
stock.  I'm sure you can get an ignition switch from them.

BTW, my Verde's ignition switch failed as well, but in my case it would not
allow me to remove the key.  It worked just fine, except that the key was
stuck in it.  I removed the switch and took it to a locksmith who was able to
get the key out.  It turns out that there were some broken bits inside.  After
removing those bits, the ignition switch now works just fine.  I think the
broken bits had to do with the door chime swtich or some other less than
critical function.  Total bill was like $40.

-Lalo
'88 Verde

Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 12:40:48 -0500
From: Joe Elliott <jee@domain.elided>
Subject: [alfa] re: Stuck ignition switch in Milano

At 4:54 PM +0000 10/28/03, alfa-digest wrote:
>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

This is the failure mode that my buddy's Milano's ignition switch
experienced.  It was sticky for a couple weeks before it totally
refused to turn though.  He got a new switch from the (sort of) local
Alfa specialist.

- -Joe
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