[jhmol]

Did I tell you I was a slow learner? So... I put the switch alone in the circuit and turned the screwdriver. A great sound occurred. Engine fired right up. And I could repeat that with the screwdriver. So I took the switch out and put it back on the mechanical portion. The key worked once. Then not again for 10 tries. Then again. Then not again for 15 times. I took the mechanical part off and (now that I know what I'm looking for) got the electrical to work every time. So doctor, what is the diagnosis? I'm guessing that I could drive around with a screwdriver and a hole in the dash or get a new mechanical part. How does that work with the key? I'm guessing there is a way to pull the key cylinder... but I get ahead of myself... again.