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professorman · 03-06-2026, 08:14 AM

Ignition Switch: The key is not always springing back fully from the START position to ON. When it doesn’t return all the way, my wipers won’t work until I manually click the key back a little.

The key action also feels slightly stiff.

I recently replaced the ignition switch with the URO white switch.
- Has anyone experienced this with the URO switch?
- Is there anything in the key cylinder or mechanism that can be lubricated safely?
- Could the electrical switch install be slightly misaligned?

03-06-2026, 08:14 AM	#1
professorman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: va Posts: 94	Ignition Switch Question not returning from Start to ON Ignition Switch: The key is not always springing back fully from the START position to ON. When it doesn’t return all the way, my wipers won’t work until I manually click the key back a little. The key action also feels slightly stiff. I recently replaced the ignition switch with the URO white switch. - Has anyone experienced this with the URO switch? - Is there anything in the key cylinder or mechanism that can be lubricated safely? - Could the electrical switch install be slightly misaligned? __________________ 01 Boxster S 6Spd, Speed Yellow w/84k miles. \| 991.1 911 C2 7spd Manual \| 01 996 C2 -6spd - Green Machine - My baby \| 997.2 C2S 6spd \| 2x 01 Boxster base