You might be able to get it to work for a short time with contact
cleaner etc., but a replacement is the long term cure.

amsjsj wrote:
>
> so it needs to be replaced?
>
> "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:3FCC2B54.99594FC7@junkmail.com...
> > Ignition switch, without a doubt.
> >
> > amsjsj wrote:
> > >
> > > My friend has an 1987 CRX SI, he has a problem with cranking the car up.
> He
> > > said when he cranks it over he has to hold the key cranked over for the
> > > engine to stay on, once he lets go it shuts off. He tried taking the
> > > carburator off and the car still did the same thing. What could be the
> > > problem?