The OEM switch that came out was bent at an extreme angle, no doubt. However, when I replaced it with the new switch, I didnt need to bend it the same way and it fit perfectly. It only has a slight bend before heading to the connector, a far cry from how it was. I tried jiggling everything before replacing it, including the switch and the tumbler, and the car was dead in the water. Replaced the piece and it hasnt skipped a beat. Considering how the original piece looked, it sure seems to have been the problem.