Ignition gets stuck

[Camrymatic]

The actual ignition switch where you insert the key gets stuck regularly in my 91. I stick the key in and it will not turn.
I have to wiggle it and wiggle it until about 2 min later it turns finally. I tried some WD40 but i don't think it helped much. Should I replace the whole unit or is there a simple fix?

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

no simple fix

i have the same problem but w/ my door locks and trunk... but i got an alarm that does both so...

[vtsuckah]

Originally Posted by Camrymatic

The actual ignition switch where you insert the key gets stuck regularly in my 91. I stick the key in and it will not turn.
I have to wiggle it and wiggle it until about 2 min later it turns finally. I tried some WD40 but i don't think it helped much. Should I replace the whole unit or is there a simple fix?

when the ignition doesn't turn, don't constantly turn the key. You do not want to break the key in the ignition. Instead, turn the steering wheel side to side a few times. This will ussually work.

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

Originally Posted by vtsuckah

when the ignition doesn't turn, don't constantly turn the key. You do not want to break the key in the ignition. Instead, turn the steering wheel side to side a few times. This will ussually work.

i don't think he's talking about the steering wheel getting locked...

[vtsuckah]

hmmm let me clarify. Turning the steering wheel side to side often allows the key in the ignition to turn.

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

Originally Posted by vtsuckah

hmmm let me clarify. Turning the steering wheel side to side often allows the key in the ignition to turn.

if the steering wheel isn't locked... its doesn't do a damn thing