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Car will not turn off?

Tiny
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  • 1993 MAZDA RX7
  • 1.3L
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 50,000 MILES
The vehicle has been sitting in the garage for the past few years, used to work fine.

Recently turned on the car, but when it comes time to turn it off it continues to run. I can take the key out, but the engine continues to run indefinitely, and everything continues to work inside (lights, signals etc.).

Was wondering if anyone could chime in and give me a clue as to where to start looking for the problem (don't know much about cars).
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Monday, May 1st, 2023 AT 11:29 PM

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Tiny
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Yep, it sounds like the ignition switch needs to be replaced here are the instructions on how to do so in the images below.

1. Disarm radio coded theft protection as outlined in Technician Safety Information.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove steering wheel as outlined in Steering Wheel, then remove steering column covers.
4. Disconnect electrical connectors from ignition switch.
5. Disconnect ignition switch connector and remove attaching screw.
6. Remove ignition switch.
7. Reverse procedure to install.

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 AT 10:06 AM
Tiny
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Do you know any places/websites where I can buy a new ignition switch? The only one I know is Atkin Rotary.
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Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 AT 12:50 PM

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