Date: 22 Feb 1999 02:49:12 GMT From: "David Waskevich" <waskevichnopsamdnet.att.net> Subject: Re: Can't turn ignition switch - 1989 Saab 900S
Thanks to everyone who replied with suggestions - I really appreciate it. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to fix it on my own so I had it towed into the dealer for service. I'll let you know what they find. ....... David David Waskevich wrote in message <7ahk0c$d04nopsamsc02.worldnet.att.net>... >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 (either way). >Something else odd - I can only get the transmission (manual) into (and out >of) reverse. It won't go into any other gear (maybe that's part of the >problem or maybe it's just part of the anti-theft mechanism). I don't want >to force the ignition switch because I'm afraid I will break the key off or >bend it. > >Any ideas? Is this something I can fix myself (i.e. new ignition switch >assembly, etc.)? > >Thanks for the help. > >....... David > >