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Originally posted by svxcess
Just recently noticed that my ignition lock is loose. I can grab it and slide it up about 3/16" and then the weight of it pulls it back down. Has anyone else had this problem?
In a similar coincidence, occasionally I can remove my ignition key from the lock while the gear selector is still in Drive. I know that the ignition lock and selector ara all a part of the shift interlock system. Could these two problems be related?
Just how easy is it to tighten this lock?
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I've never taken on the SVX ignition switch, but, I'm guessing your security (knock-off) bolts have worked their way loose. If the SVX switch is similar to the many Ive worked with, it is attached to the column with a "collar" that is held together with two security bolts. The fact the bolts are loose is letting the collar slide and is misaligning the switch with the interlock mechanism (which is usually operated by a switch that requires for the collar to hold the switch snugly to the column). I was able to tighten one of mine (on my Capri) using small vice grips, but, like I say, I haven't looked into the SVX switch, but would think it's similar.