Disco 2 ignition switch

can someone tell me what the small micro switch dose when the ignition key is pushed into the barrel.
I have been having problems turning the key and was wondering what its purpose was.

Welcome

Great introduction!

I,ve been a member on this site for years. Just have not used for some time

The barrels do wear. You can add graphite powder to give some lubrication but it eventually clogs up. If you can live with having different keys for the drivers door and the ignition, then the britpart barrel is cheap and works well. There is a fix involving taking the barrel apart but it was too fiddly for me. I doubt the microswitch would stop the key turning.

The key isn't working because the lock is worn out.

I'd also like to know all about this micro switch, never heard of it but I also have trouble sometimes getting the key to turn.

Key not turning is normally the gates are worn in the ignition switch barrel,

Either get a new barrel and key or do the work around reference removing the worn gates. A few good write ups on the web and not a difficult job.

Cheers

Stanleysteamer said:

I'd also like to know all about this micro switch, never heard of it but I also have trouble sometimes getting the key to turn.

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When it’s operated there will be the indication tone given indicating that the key is remaining in the ignition switch when the drivers door is opened, similar with the lights on indication. Simples

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