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Date: Thu, 01 Jul 2004 07:12:56 -0400
From: itten <ittennospamast.net>
Subject: Re: 89 Saab 900 Ignition Lock Cylinder and Switch Replacement


In article <d3864150.0406281357.7aa1c525nospaming.google.com>, driscoll_timnospamo.com (TD) wrote: > I am in the midst of replacing the lock cylinder and switch on an 89 > Saab 900 SPG Turbo. I have the new lock cylinder and switch installed > and have re-wired the switch and reverse sensor. When I go to test > the ignition, the key won't turn all the way and give the springing > action at the end of the turn. It stops at like 3/4 of the way. I > did not replace the gears as they looked satisfactory. I mention this > b/c, I believe, the gears are not misaligned. The lock cylinder and > switch both have notches on em that will only allow for them to be > installed one way. Well, the switch can be put in so that the key > will not turn at all. Is there any trick to putting in the switch so > that it is alligned to spring at the end? > > I would appreciate any help. I wouldn't attempt that myself so have had two replaced on my '88 and '94 900's at a cost of around $500. each. Good luck.

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