Hi,

New to the forum and glad to find it! I have a 1986 Trans AM 5 speed. Ben having some trouble with the clutch engaging to start the engine. Sometimes it works perfect and then every now and then puch in the clutch, turn key and won't start until pump the clutch a time or two. Last time this happened when turned the key another time, something happened in the ignition switch. The key turned freely. The steering wheel does lock, put in the key, then push the little release button beneath the key to try and start and the key just moves freely n the ignition as if the ignition tumbler is not catching on anything inside the switch itself. I located another ignition at an auto parts store. But, someone mentioned that it may be a gear rach thing broken that sits behind the tumbler. Anyway have this happen to them and if so how to fix the ignition?

 

Looks like you're not having much luck here...might want to repost this in the Tech/General Engine forum.

 

Hi, I agree!

Thank you.