dash lights stay on - faulty ingnition?

[fuzzymutt]

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forum!
Quick question here. I have a 99 boxster and the ignition switch is going.
I can feel it. It's hard to turn and the key doesn't enter and exit the ignition
as smoothly. Can a faulty ignition cause some of the dash lights to stay
on even after the key is removed? The lights that remain on are the ones
at the bottom of the cluster, ie the ones that light up the odometer.

Also, would anyone have an idea how much it may cost to replace?

Thanks in advance,
David