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1996 850 Ignition Switch Replaced - Problems Continue

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TBrown00
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Year and Model: 1996 854 GLT
Location: N California

1996 850 Ignition Switch Replaced - Problems Continue

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Hey everyone,

As the title states, I recently replaced the electrical portion of the ignition switch in my 96 850 GLT, but the problems that led me to replace it are continuing to occur. (No headlights, dash lights, shiftlock won't disengage w/o using override, ABS light on, etc. unless the key is wiggled CCW a little) When I removed the old ignition switch, it looked somewhat worn, but not as bad as one I'd replaced on another 850 I had.

Today when I started my car up, I had to wiggle the key back to get the car "normal". Any ideas on what could be causing the continued issues?

Thanks ahead of time!

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Post by rspi »

Bad ignition switch. Did you get a new or used one? I would get another one.
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TBrown00
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Post by TBrown00 »

rspi wrote:Bad ignition switch. Did you get a new or used one? I would get another one.
Ordered a new one from IPD (OEM)

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