Car wont start unless door is open

Not normally. "Heavy draw" accessories, or oversized alternators. Most these girls had a 45 A or less alternator. Time also takes a toll.


So as it turns out, I found a forum on here that discusses the same problem I had before I realized the car would start when the door is open. Before that realization, the car would get a single spark when the key was realeased from the most forward point. But while cranking, there was no spark. The guy on this forum was looking into the key switch. This is interesting because the guy before us told us that he had replaced the the key switch. We are thinking that he may have screwed something up with that new instillation. I am currently trying to dissect the steering column but there is a weird metal piece that I’m unsure how to get off. Any thoughts on the key switch, as well as how to get this piece. Thanksimage.jpg off?