97 SW1 Ignition switch ???

97 SW1, 171,000 miles, 275200 kilometers.

The tumbler on the ignition switch has been messed
up for a couple of years now (where you have to fight
it to get the key in the ignition slot).

But just today, I noticed that the alarm bell (ding?)
stays engaged when I remove the key and open the driver's
side front door. I'm guessing that the ignition switch is
now messed up to the point that it thinks it's still got
the key inserted into it, even though the key is removed.

Probably time for a new or used ignition switch module.

Has anyone else had similar problems with their ignition
switch?

Thanks for the help,

SW1

 

Has anyone else had similar problems with their ignition

It is most likely the ignition cylinder, and not the switch (which is behind
it). Google is your friend.

http://groups.google.com/groups/sea...:rec.autos.makers.saturn&safe=off&qt_s=Search

If that URL doesn't work properly by clicking on it, go to groups.google.com
and do an advanced search in group rec.autos.makers.saturn for the words
'ignition cylinder'.

And since I have posted on this issue in the past and don't feel like
re-typing it every time the question comes up:

http://groups.google.com/group/rec....1364c?lnk=st&q=&rnum=3&hl=en#d92df7ed1621364c

http://groups.google.com/group/rec....bd8d4?lnk=st&q=&rnum=8&hl=en#e3fb2fadb19bd8d4

Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ]

 

Thanks Lane. All of this information is extremely helpful.
Thanks again.