Ignition stays on when key turned on

[markjw8]

Hi Guys,

Just today after washing the car 2001 vx wagon, I went to turn the key in the ignition and I felt something go and the car turned on but it didn't lock back into normal position (neutral mode?), its like the key stays on full, so you get that hideous noise (starter motor continuing??). I had to manually turn the key back to where its supposed to be and it sits there.

Does anyone know what has happened and how to fix it. Not sure if I need a new ignition barrel or is it the ignition switch?

Thanks.

 

[axemurderer101]

ignition switch mate.

 

[markjw8]

Thanks, now where do I find that?

ignition switch mate.

 

[markjw8]

The VTVYSeries 2 repair manual on the CD from Melbourne Warehouse is missing the ignition switch assembly section on page 403, even though it says in the contents page on 402 body electrical. Anyone have this information?

 

[axemurderer101]

pull the covers off the steering collumn, the switch is on the back of the igntion barrel.

 

[axemurderer101]

pretty sure there is just a couple screws which hold the switch on the barrel

 

[markjw8]

Okay thanks. Is the car still okay till drive for a while or not?

 

[axemurderer101]

yeah will be fine to drive as long as long as you turn the key back from the start position after the engine fires, otherewise you can do damage to the starter motor.

 

[markjw8]

Excellent, thanks for the help axe. Sorry for more questions. Do I need to disable the SRS as mentioned in the manual and can I remove the bottom cover without removing the steering wheel?

 

[accentstencil]

I'm pretty sure you need to remove the barrel before you can remove the switch.
Disconnect the battery to be on the safe side and no, you do not have to remove the steering wheel.