Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:28:03 -0600 From: "bigfoot" <p_thompsonnopsamoot.com> Subject: Re: Can't turn ignition switch - 1989 Saab 900S
I used electrical contact cleaner (ether-type stuff), let it dry out, and treated it to some dry graphite lube. Worked like a charm. Smart not to try to force the key - if you brake it off, there is some serious labor involved in removing the console - certified PIA Ladislav Bashtarz <ladislavnopsamat.com> wrote in message news:36CCFEF5.8579721Anopsamat.com... >David Waskevich wrote: > >> I have a 1989 Saab 900S that's still in good condition but last night I >> couldn't start it because I couldn't turn the ignition switch ... > >i've had this happen on my '87 900 when trying to make a flight. try to blow >it out and feed it graphite lube. you may have to jiggle the key and the >shifter and rock the car gently with the brake unset and hope it will come >lose. this worked for me > >-- > ladislav > >