Q: how do i fix my ignition switch that someone broke its the bar that turn the car on is not connected so i have to push the bar

asked by on January 06, 2017

how do i fix my ignition switch that someone broke its the bar that turn the car on is not connected so i have to push the bar when i turn my key it dont start i have to push the bar that connect to the key ignition what is that bar callled

My car has 15632 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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