Ignition switch return spring

[Tony Rama]

Hi,

The ignition switch has stopped returning by itself. It can be manually returned, so I can drive. So my question is:

Is the return spring part of the lock assembly or the switch assembly?

And: how do you replace it?

[phoenix]

Failure of the return spring was the precursor to the switch contacts going on mine, which in turn led to the starter solenoid being permanently energised. I'd just get a complete replacement unit.

Swapping out is fairly simple. The switch is held in place by two allen grub screws (~2.5mm) which can be accessed by removing the steering column shroud and moving a bit of the wiring loom out of the way.