Ignition Switch Enigma Unraveling the Leftward Lockup

I'm with Dan - it sounds like a sticking solenoid; BUT could be a sticking Circuit Breaker. Also, are you sure the ignition switch was for the correct year? The switch not wanting to turn could be the key, the lock, or the switch. First, I tried to remove the outer retainer ring ( bezel) in hopes of getting the ... If the chime works as it should when the key is left in the ignition switch after a successful drive, then the next time the car won't start and ... The ignition should be no voltage also. Here is a pic of the fuse panel. That ignition lug is supplied power by one of these relays. I just ... Key will not physically come all the way back to 0-LOCK position on the ignition cylinder. It comes about 70% back from 1-ACC towards 0-LOCK. My go-to fault is always a bad ground. There is a high resistance load in the ignition switch circuit causing the switch to burn the contacts out. Anyone having this problem: remove the shift knob so you see just the lever and button and try to fully turn the car off and take the key out again. If you have ... It sounds like the switch does not line up correctly. If you have the original switch, compare them very carefully including how far they turn before making ... If this doesn't work, it could be that the exciter cable that "switches on" your starter has become dislodged or snapped. The problem could also ... It's probably the steering column lock. Move the steering wheel left or right slighty to unock it and turn the key.