Ignition switch acting up

[tonycarreon]

i always find it amusing (not in a condescending way) when i read threads from people who insert their key and it won't turn. only to find out later that the steering lock was engaged. am i just that old? i thought this was very common. turn the wheel a little and then turn the key...

so yes, if you insert your car key into the ignition, and it won't turn - like you've got the wrong key - then generally if you turn the wheel a little back towards the center it'll unlock the ignition and your key will work.

isn't that what the "popping" noise is when you remove a key? the steering lock is engaging...

[Ghostrider 310]

Agree with ya Tony but with a Boxster for some reason a little bit of "gumming" in the ignition switch will slow the key turn like glue is in it. I had to service mine every year as shown in the Bentley book, the issue is hardly ever the switch but rather a need for a lube and clean. The spray & pray method won't work either you have to disassemble the switch.


Now why Porsche just doesn't buy them from the rest of the manufacturers which seem to have zero switch issues is a mystery.