Sounds like you nailed it. Mine got so bad I had to put pressure forward on the key to keep the engine running!
Joe
>I have an occasional problem starting my car. Sometimes when I turn the key
>to "on" the O2 and alternator lights come on, but when I turn to start, they >go out. When this happens, my engine won't start until I release the key to >stop cranking. Then, if there's enough inertia, it will start. If it >doesn't start, the lights come back on when the key returns to the "on" >position. My brother-in-law has a similar problem with his '83, although >his is very frequent. > >Is this an ignition switch becoming flaky?