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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.
Locate the ignition switch on top of the steering column. The switch is a small rectangular box connected to the lock cylinder---where you insert the ignition key---through an actuating rod. Unfasten the two ignition-switch mounting bolts using a wrench or ratchet and socket.Slide the ignition switch off the actuating rod and remove it from the steering column.et the new ignition switch in place on top of the steering column, and start the two mounting bolts by hand. Then tighten the mounting bolts using the wrench or ratchet and socket. Remove the pin (if the new switch came equipped with it) from the switch slider by hand or with pair of needle-nosed pliers.