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Faulty ignition switch

Ignition switch on my 81 SC has been problematical - occassionally will not turn, and now occassionally turns and lights come on but it doesn't spring back and start car. I'm ordering the whole new unit with new keys, but won't get it until next week. I thought I was stranded at the chevron last weekend, but all of a sudden after calling for a ride it worked. Assuming it works when I go to drive it this weekend, anyone know how to start it if it won't work again and I can't get it to work? Will it damage anything to push start it, and if I do that do I put the key in the run position? I heard something about starting with a screwdriver, but I'm not sure how this is done. I only drive the car on the weekends, and the weather is going to be perfect in ATL this weekend, and don't want to let it sit. Of course I'm going to hear it from the wife if I get stranded!
Old 10-26-2007, 07:42 AM
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