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Ignition Switch






IGNITION SWITCH

TEST AND REPAIR

If the key removal effort is excessive on a vehicle with a automatic transmission first adjust the shift linkage, .

If the ignition switch effort is excessive remove the ignition key cylinder from the steering column. Ignition Lock Cylinder - Removal. Check the turning effort of the key cylinder. If the ignition key cylinder effort is excessive replace the key cylinder.