Hi all,

I think I already know the answer to this but I want to confirm.  I
live in the northeastern US and during that really bad cold snap we had
earlier this winter the ignition was frozen such that it wouldn't turn.
After blasting it with a hair dryer for about a half hour, the key
turned but slowly and the car started.  After starting, I heard this
continuous scraping sound which would go away after about 10-15
minutes.  This happened on a number of subsequent days doing the hair
dryer trick and hearing that sound.  The car became harder and harder
to start.  Finally, it no longer starts and I just hear that scraping
sound when I turn the key in the ignition.  Could it be that my
ignition didn't go all the way back from the start position to the on
position such that my starter was continually cranking and eventually
gave out?  Also at this time my cig lighter and the rear window
defogger stopped working although the fuse is just fine.

P.S. Where the heck is the starter on this thing?  Can't seem to find
it so I can take it off to be replaced if need be.  Really need to get
the repair manual.