The Column lock going out is a common problem with the first generation X40, will not let the key turn all the way to POS III. You get the exact symptoms you have. To confirm the problem is the Column lock. When it is acting up: 1. Take the screw out of the ignition switch. 2. Turn key to POS II. 3....

Want to thank you, Rick, for all your help. I no longer that the car but learned, from new owner, that the ignition switch was bad. You are very accurate on your diagnosis. THANK YOU!! More likely the Column lock rather then the Electrical switch. The Column kept the switch from turning all the way...

If the new switch does not do the trick. Leave the bolt out of the switch. Turn key to start and turn switch the opposite way. If it starts, it is the Column lock. Which are notorious for going out on the X40 platform. I wired a push to start button on mine and mounted the switch in a empty slot nex...