 Ignition lock help, Key won’t stay in on position |
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| JKincaid |
 Mar 27 2026, 10:48 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 29-September 17 From: Glendora, CA Member No.: 21,474 Region Association: Southern California  |
Was wondering if anyone else has dealt with this issue. When turning the key to start the car everything functions properly but the key just won’t stay in the on position so the engine keeps shutting off. The lock does have some play in it but I’m wondering if the problem is the ignition lock itself or if there is some kind of spring assembly behind it that may be causing this.
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| porschetub |
Mar 27 2026, 01:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,055 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(JKincaid @ Mar 28 2026, 05:48 AM)  Was wondering if anyone else has dealt with this issue. When turning the key to start the car everything functions properly but the key just won’t stay in the on position so the engine keeps shutting off. The lock does have some play in it but I’m wondering if the problem is the ignition lock itself or if there is some kind of spring assembly behind it that may be causing this. From your description I would say that the spring loaded contact that keeps the switch in "run" postion is worn out ,only fix is to replace the plastic switch, chose a good replacement as there is some rubbish out there ,good luck ,cheers. |
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