Need ignition switch and euro marker light help!

[craigerz]

My ignition switch on my '82 930 ROW has had an intermittent problem that has now become constant. The switch will turn to the run position, but will go no further to the start position. Hence the starter motor will not turn over to run. It seems to be fine otherwise, everything powers up correctly, steering wheel lock is working. It has done this before several times, but it would return to normal if it was turned off and on several times. I sprayed a ton of penetrating oil into the lock, it made no difference. Any ideas? Also, the bulbs are burned out in the fender amber running lights. I can't seem to get the covers off the housings to replace the bulbs, not shure how they are held on and don't want to find out the expensive way by damaging them. It seems that they would just pop off, but I can't seem to get them to come off without excessive force that would break something. Also, any one know what bulb they use? Thanks in advance guys!!!

[nyne11]

Can't help with the ignition switch. However I think you will find the entire side marker light pops out of the guard. I replaced mine with clears from Ebay and they came supplied with amber globes. popped straight back in.

[craigerz]

Hey thanks for the reply, I liked your "insignia" on your car, very original!

[kidrock]

Sounds as if the barrel that contains your tumblers is stuck or frozen.

I've never worked on a car ignition switch, but I have experience with locks. I'm sure they are similar.

Either your barrel is frozen with crap, which will not allow it to turn freely, or...

the most likely problem is that one of the tiny springs under one of the tumblers has pushed a tumbler out of the barrel and into the ignition housing.

In any case, it will precipitate having to remove your ignition switch to rectify the problem. Once it is removed, you will be better able to identify the problem.

Good Luck...kidrock out.

[Nine9six]

Are you sure its not the electrical portion of your ignition switch?
If it is, I will sell you a new spare (for a reduced price over a new one) I have sitting in my garage. I bought it thinking my electrical portion went bad, as they are prone to doing in the 101 projects book. My issue turned out to be a mechanical switch issue.
PM me if you are interested...

[boyt911sc]

Craig,

Check whether you need the electrical or mechanical part of the ignition switch. Some one has offered you the tumbler (electrical) and and I have a spare ignition switch. But my suggestion is to remove the ignition switch assembly and have it bench tested before deciding to buy a replacement. It might just need a good cleaning or refurbishing the barrel. HTW.

Tony

[tim_fogelsong]

The ignition switch contains a mechanism to stop the switch from being turned to the spring-loaded start position more than once per cycle to prevent the starter from being engaged on a running engine. The lockout mechanism is on the end of the lock cylinder itself rather than the electrical portion of the switch. There is an excellent post on this forum by "notmytarga" entitled "Ignition Switch - inside to fix start lockout". Probably should read the entire post before starting the repair. My only contributions are: 1. Use a spring loaded center punch to strake the end cap back on rather than a hammer and punch, and 2. Merely reattach the end cap rather than disassemble the entire lock cylinder. Good luck.

Tim