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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 serves to send power from the battery. When you turn your key to turn on your vehicle, the ignition switch takes power from the battery and sends it to the starter, which allows your vehicle to turn on.hen the ignition switch goes bad, your car may not start and the accessories (lights, radio, etc.) may not work. Replacing an ignition switch can be as simple as removing a few screws to access the ignition switch, or as complicated as removing the whole steering column.