My ignition switch starting getting more difficult to work correctly during these past 6 months. Working on getting my car back on the road has been a challenge to say the least. So starting the car today the ignition switch felt like it had dirt in it. Smoke came from the starter while it turned over. I stopped immediately and then checked for lightning to hit me. Ground cable to battery was hot also. Electrical surge caused by ignition switch? Well I waited for 10 minutes, made sure the key was turned slow and easy and starter still worked and no issue. It is not cured I know. Its a problem and I am not pushing it. Just wanted to check if the starter was still working or not. So I will be hunting for a new switch now. I thought my to do list was suppose to get shorter? Oh and I posted today about my fuel filter turning to stone at the same time as this issue. Well the good news is my new front calipers and master cylinder work great!! Plus I replaced the fluid in my clutch slave. Damn it was pretty black after many years. So off on the hunt for a switch.
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