Try the release pin on the bottom
NOrm, if you could pull the key out without pressing the switch, its likely that the release pin on the bottom is hung up. There is a small rubber plug on the bottom of the column adjacent to the ignition switch. Take the rubber plug out and you will see a little pin. That pin moves up and down -- jiggle/wiggle it etc. I think its hung up on you -- I do not think you need a new ignition switch.
There is a small solenoid that is attached to the switch that gets engaged when we press the little 'key release' button. That solenoid, and the whole 'key release" mechanism is easily removable from the ingntion switch assy. comes off with a single allen screw IIRC
NOrm, if you could pull the key out without pressing the switch, its likely that the release pin on the bottom is hung up. There is a small rubber plug on the bottom of the column adjacent to the ignition switch. Take the rubber plug out and you will see a little pin. That pin moves up and down -- jiggle/wiggle it etc. I think its hung up on you -- I do not think you need a new ignition switch.
There is a small solenoid that is attached to the switch that gets engaged when we press the little 'key release' button. That solenoid, and the whole 'key release" mechanism is easily removable from the ingntion switch assy. comes off with a single allen screw IIRC