Is it ok if I leave my key in the ignition?

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Fiddlebog

sounds to me like the problem is the steering lock, since the steering lock does not re-engage until after you remove your key from the ignition. I highly doubt it has anything to do with the ignition switch.
These are complex systems with more than one component. You can try replacing the ignition switch, especially since those are so cheap and very easy to replace, but the real solution will likely be cleaning out the steering lock (some graphite also wouldn't hurt).

Nope. He needs to replace the electrical portion. The hard turn is often erroneously attributed to the mechanical portion, when it is in fact the electrical switch.

Please research the issue (as it pertains to the 986, not other cars).

[Fiddlebog]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Nope. He needs to replace the electrical portion. The hard turn is often erroneously attributed to the mechanical portion, when it is in fact the electrical switch.

Please research the issue (as it pertains to the 986, not other cars).

interesting, considering the steering lock I just took out of my '97 has a hard time turning, regardless of the ignition switch.
There's more than one component here. I suggest you open your mind to more than one possible solution for more than one possible problem.