2G Ignition switch replacement

[MrNeedles]

Hey,
I'm having a starting issue that I see has been resolved by other DSMers by replacing the ignition switch. I don't want to have to replace my keys and I found a part that looks like I would't have to do that.

Is this the part that is responsible for people getting a no start condition? Basically you hear one loud click and nothing else. If i keep turning the key a bunch of times, the car will eventually fire up no problem.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ignition-St...its=Model:Eclipse&hash=item19cf53ff70&vxp=mtr

Or do I need to replace the entire assembly like the one shown here?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/95-96-97-98...its=Model:Eclipse&hash=item51d15c3376&vxp=mtr

 

[fabian95tsi]

You say you hear a loud click, you mean at the ignition switch area or under the hood?

 

[MrNeedles]

It's under the hood. There's a few threads on here describing the same problem where people fixed the issue by replacing their ignition switch.

 

[Yomero]

Did you check the starter?

 

[MrNeedles]

Everything is new. Including the relay. New battery, starter, relay, and grounds.

 

[pauleyman]

Do you have an active clutch switch? Assuming you are 5 speed. Possible intermittent switch or worn rubber plug att the pedal.

 

[bduran1220]

If the master key activates the other car its not ignition switch or the lock cylinder to start the car. The battery relay & MPFI relay for the fuel pump could cause too. Which engine are we talking about???

 

[MrNeedles]

The car used to be auto so there's no clutch switch. The relays are good to go. I'm thinking it has to be my ignition switch.

 

[TSiAWD666]

The ignition switch is at the end of the lock cylinder and entirely separate. So you won't have to change any keys.