Dodgy ignition barrel, maybe…?

[SteveR]

Hi all,
I’ve had my ST11 parked at our neighbours since I had to evacuate it after the storms last June. I hadn’t brought it home yet because I’d had trouble starting it, but they’re finally getting repairs done to their house so I need to bring it home to make room for their builders. Problem is, I need help!!

I’ve chased the problem down to the ignition barrel, seems like something inside isn’t right; turning it fully on gets power to some auxiliary switches I’ve put in, but the full system only gets power when I hold the key halfway between Off/On. I can get her started holding the key there, but lose all power once the key springs to either position.

Am I after a new barrel? Is there a secret east fix? I’m hoping so, because I need to move it back before the weekend! Any help greatly, greatly appreciated!

[Brock]

Not the barrel, but the switch mechanism it plugs into..May need a good clean with contact cleaner

[SteveR]

Not the barrel, but the switch mechanism it plugs into..May need a good clean with contact cleaner

Takes, a bit of googling and that looks possible, short-term solution is going to be holding the key halfway with duct tape to get it up there neighbour’s driveway, and down mine, THEN I can work on it!