If the ignition switch is tight when cranking the car does that mean the ignition switch is bad?

1987 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
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TRALAINA
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when i go to turn the ignition switch its tight at times. i have another question,my gas hand recently stopped going to the "E"when the car is off,what causes that?
Dec 11, 2011 at 11:20 PM
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Try spraying lubricant, WD-40, into the ignition lock cylinder.
Worn spring in the gauge, most likely.
Dec 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM