brianbaroo2

Thanks for your input Jay85, but I have a most unexpected update on this problem. My wife was researching on her laptop and came across another site with a post which suggested the fault could be a worn key. So we tried a rarely used spare and Hey Presto!, it works fine!! So we are going to get a new key cut tomorrow, as it is, thank goodness, one of those old simple ones!

Hi All, I am a new member in need of help. Does anyone know where I can get an ignition switch assembly with keys for an August 1998 S reg Starlet S auto ? Ours has recently become almost impossible to make the initial turn from the 'Lock' position. I have tried oiling it, which improves it slightly, but my wife dare not use it in case she cannot turn the key to come home! The local agent wants £78 for a new one! Very much hoping someone can help!