Ignition Switch stuck.

[RIC-H0]

Has anyone had the problem of the ignition switch being stuck in the forward position?
It's as if the return spring in the switch is week or gummed up, and doesn't have enough force to return to original position.
This very intermittent, and it catches me off guard when it does it.
I know it can't be too good for the starter to be left in that position for more than a split second. But when it sticks, it's left in the crank position for atleast a second or 2, until I turn the ignition off. Then I'll start it again, and it's fine.

???

Ric-H2

[RIC-H0]

Has anyone had the problem of the ignition switch being stuck in the forward position?
It's as if the return spring in the switch is week or gummed up, and doesn't have enough force to return to original position.
This very intermittent, and it catches me off guard when it does it.
I know it can't be too good for the starter to be left in that position for more than a split second. But when it sticks, it's left in the crank position for atleast a second or 2, until I turn the ignition off. Then I'll start it again, and it's fine.

???

Ric-H2

[JamesT]

I am having this same issue now. Any help? I see its an older post but I know one of you has the answer.

[h2co-pilot]

James, I am not sure what is going on and don't really know a lot about this stuff.

But I am checking this damn nerdfest because I started a thread in here.

But I googled and searched around a little. If no warning lights indicate a problem, it said that dirt may be a problem. They said it was common in Saabs because the ignition switch is in the center console- but whatever, and I don't think that you get yours too dirty from what I remember; but cleaning it can't hurt.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> once a month the ignition switch be cleaned with Carb cleaner (but
over-spray could damage the interior. especially plastic) or even just
plain water (but I disagree with using just regular water because of
mineral deposit build-up & potential rusting). If a few drops of water
are to be used then use distilled water to do the initial clean up of
the switch. Then after the water I would recommend putting in a few
drops of isopropyl alcohol to absorb any moisture. Then, follow that up
with a few drops of a thin oil to help lubricate it. Once a month is
probably over doing it for most but if you travel on alot of dirt roads
then it might be appropriate for you to clean it that often. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Ed G.]

I've had something like that happen to me twice, both times the switch had to be replaced.

Ed.

[JamesT]

Turned pout to be a fuel pump. ACDELCO Part # MU1145