96 Cavalier Ignition Problem...please help

I recently bought a 96 cavalier, manual trans., 2.2 engine, 140K miles. My problem is, when you turn the key to start it, it does not always turn all the way forward, you have to move it back and forth a bunch of times, and eventually it will turn all the way forward and start. Okay so not good, but then last night I went to start it and the key went all the way forward, the interior lights came on and it turned over like it was going to start, but would not start. It will turn over (I let it go for like 12-15 seconds, a few times) but it will not start, seems like its not getting gas? Can anyone give me some direction? Thanks in advance!

Leslie :confused:

I recently bought a 96 cavalier, manual trans., 2.2 engine, 140K miles. My problem is, when you turn the key to start it, it does not always turn all the way forward, you have to move it back and forth a bunch of times, and eventually it will turn all the way forward and start. Okay so not good, but then last night I went to start it and the key went all the way forward, the interior lights came on and it turned over like it was going to start, but would not start. It will turn over (I let it go for like 12-15 seconds, a few times) but it will not start, seems like its not getting gas? Can anyone give me some direction? Thanks in advance!

Leslie :confused:
u mean the engine moves when u try to start it but wont start/?

reading ur post make me think could be the ignition switch

now that the key have trouble to go all the way

check that first and let me know