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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.
1 The exact procedure varies by vehicle, but but for some vehicles replacing an ignition switch requires disassembling the plastic steering column covers. 2  A mechanic provides a video demonstration of replacing an ignition switch on a Saturn S series. 3  About.com explains how to determine if the ignition switch is bad. If the ignition switch has shorted out, the surrounding wires may be melted or burned, and will also need to be replaced, which will increase the total cost slightly. 2  An ignition switch can be replaced by a car dealership, an independent repair shop, or car-repair chains like Pep Boys or Sears.