[alfa] re: Stuck ignition switch in Milano

[Joe Elliott <jee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 4:54 PM +0000 10/28/03, alfa-digest wrote:
> Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 08:18:31 -0800
> From: "Derek Ealy" <dealy663@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Stuck ignition switch in Milano
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I went to start up my 89 Verde this morning and after putting the key into
> the ignition the switch wouldn't turn. I tried getting some lube inside of
> the switch, and after 10 minutes or so gave up. I've never heard of a stuck
> ignition switch before. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this?
>
> If it is not fixable, does anyone know of where I could get a replacement
> ignition switch from?
>
>
> Getting to work this morning was a real PITA!
>
> Derek
This is the failure mode that my buddy's Milano's ignition switch 
experienced.  It was sticky for a couple weeks before it totally 
refused to turn though.  He got a new switch from the (sort of) local 
Alfa specialist.

-Joe
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