In a message dated 8/30/98 12:07:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
macpine@EARTHLINK.NET writes:

<< My question is: Why does this switch go Tango[-] Uniform[..-] so
 readily? I mean, 4 times in about two years in my 87 GL Syncro? >>

Tyrone--

Most folks who go through ignition switches that fast are carying an
impressive array of keys on their key ring. While motoring down the road, this
weighty blob of keys is swaying, bobbing and gyrating, using the entry point
to the ignition switch as a fulcrum, and the tip of the key as a powerful
little lever. That little lever destroys the delicate electrical innerds of
the switch.

Solution: remove all of the rubbish from your vehicle's key ring: no rabbit's
foot, pocket knife, bottle opener. "multi-tool", pill box, prophylactic
holder, pictures of wife/hubby/Virigin Mary/etc, magnifying glass, virtual
pet, tc; and no un-essential keys: e.g. keys to: brother's boat, neighbors
tool shed, luggage locks, old locker from high-school, in-law's house, church
van, supply room at work, golf cart, etc, etc. Keep a sepperate key ring for
all this junk. I keep my VW key, house key, and P.O. box key, and that's it.
Have only had to replace on ignition switch, and that was back when I was
carrying a blob of keys.

best o' luck,

gmbulley
cary, nc