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TRP · 01-31-2020, 07:51 AM

It sounds mechanical. I wouldn't jump in and start replacing parts until you open up ignition switch assembly and see what's out of place. Jiggling the wheel most likely torques / applies pressure to the mechanism to keep the ignition tumbler from spinning.

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01-31-2020, 07:51 AM	#2
TRP Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: California Posts: 148	It sounds mechanical. I wouldn't jump in and start replacing parts until you open up ignition switch assembly and see what's out of place. Jiggling the wheel most likely torques / applies pressure to the mechanism to keep the ignition tumbler from spinning. https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/86-ELEC-Ignition_Switch/86-ELEC-Ignition_Switch.htm Last edited by TRP; 01-31-2020 at 07:54 AM.