Tight ignition when cild

[jim_hoyland]

Thanks for the replies. At least I know others have seen the same. I have a spare inanition switch, the replacement version. It doesn't seem that new keys are necessary, correct me if i'm wrong.

[milliemax]

Buy yourself a spray can of "fluid film" and spray into the key slot (with force !!) . This will help a whole lot !!!. Also use "fluid film" on all locks, switches, battery cables and top slides , cables and linkages. This is not grease. It is "Lanolin" base lube and protector. GREAT STUFF, been using for 25 years. Max

[Ghostrider 310]

Take the switch apart as described in Bentley. One paper clip and the correct maneuvers then lubricate the parts once its apart. Did this for several years, worked perfect no new switch needed.

[itoy]

I'll go for the switch. Boxster's ignition has 2 parts, electrical or selector switch and the mechanical assembly. Everytime you turn your ignition switch, both mechanical and electrical part moves together. So if the selector switch, which is made of hard plastic and probably copper plates and contacts, became worn out, this will sometimes crush to its others and prevent you to turn the ignition. This will also create a havoc on the multiple contacts circuitry. Like for example, your wiper will not work, headlight will not turn on, circulation fan not working, etc. The electrical part is not expensive. It is cost approximately $20.
After changing the electrical selector switch and you, still have the same problem, then mechanical part will be the culprit.

[milliemax]

996 347 017 07 Steer lock assembly part # $ 168.50 Porsche OEM

[sasha055]

I had exactly same problem when I bout my Boxster,
I changed ignition switch 12$ from online store and it fixed it..
it was my first project and it's really easy, apart from being in very uncomfortable position with your legs up for 20 min

Sasha