When mine was in near total failure mode, if it didn't crank right off the bat, some upward pressure on the key would do the trick.

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95 Montero SR 3.5 sitting on the sidelines.
96 Montero LS Daily driver.
88 Audi 90 Quattro marking it's territory.
69 Bronco built but uncut garage queen.
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