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1991 940SE-can't turn key to Start position 900

posted by  Amarin on  Thu Sep 5 19:34 CST 2019
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"Once you get the key in the lock and are able to turn it, it's basically the ignition switch providing the detente positions and spring loading"

Disassambled ignition switch.
1. Detent pin could have been jammed (arrow).
2. Detent pin acts against the switch's metal cover.
3. Plastic cam spins with the key to determine which contact to close (ie. turn on).
4. No spiral spring inside.
5. Its only the detent pin which provides resistance turning to Start.





To OP:
Remove the ignition switch as per Dave's instruction, insert key and you should be able to turn the key till start. If so, replace switch.

Amarin.






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