It's crossed my mind to just bypass the microswitch with a short. I've always been a bit obsessed though about keeping things functioning in their stock configuration. Last time I just sprayed the switch with contact cleaner, and it held for about 6 months. I should just replace it this time, and if it fails again, then I will likely bypass it.
I'm not sure I'd want to mess with the solenoid. I believe it also drives a cable to the ignition key cylinder, so it may not be easy or possible to just eliminate it.
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David Armstrong - '86 240(350k km?), '93 940T(270k km), '89 240(parts source for others) near Toronto
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