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Later that day it wouldn't stay in the RUN position at all. The key would jump from RUN to ACC immediately after starting the engine... all from a couple short bursts of WD40! To be fair, the real problem was the spring and plastic bits in the  contacts  portion of the ignition switch.
The ignition switch, located on the steering column or in the dashboard, takes the power from the battery and directs it to all the accessories and electrical components of your car. It also transfers the power to the starter when you turn the ignition key.he battery feeds power to ignition switch, so it is important for the ignition system that the battery is in good condition. Don't put too much weight on your key ring because this can damage the key and the tumbler part of the ignition switch.