2002 Porsche 911 ignition switch

2002 PORSCHE 911
89,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILL IN ST. AUGUSTINE
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Ignition switch doesn't want to release key, when the engine is running the lights, windshield wipers and AC will not work. When I turn off the ingition switch the lights, windshield and AC do work.

When I remove the key with a strong pull the dashboard information states "key in ignition".

What is the problem.
May 4, 2010 at 7:56 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Try lubricating the ignition lock cylinder with WD40 and also use a spare key. If this doesn't help then the ignition switch will most likely need replaced.
May 4, 2010 at 8:06 PM
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