92 Cavy having electrical issues involving the ignition?

1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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ONE51
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Hey guys,

Im having a power issue with my car. Power to my wipers and stereo isn't always going through.

I did a little testing, and have come up with this issue. It seems like my ignition where the key goes is loose.

After I start the car and the key drops back into its normal resting place it seems to go a little too much back. I notice that if I turn the key slightly forward as if I was going to restart the car the electricity flows fine to the stereo and wipers. But if I let go it will cut both off instantly. The wipers stop in the middle of my windshield, but the car will still be running.

Any clue what's wrong?
Jul 10, 2007 at 4:25 PM
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NICKN
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it sounds like u may need to get a whole new ignition in ur steering column. when they put it in have them check out where ur four way button and turn signal to make sure everything is where its supposed to be. if its not, surprisingly that will make the lights dim in ur vehicle and the outside.
Jul 10, 2007 at 6:19 PM
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