Ron does go into everything in minute detail but lets keep it simple for the moment.
Basically, with the lock cylinder removed you should be able to use a screwdriver to switch the actual ignition switch through it's positions and turn full right against the spring to supply power the starter solenoid. Engine should then start normally. Please confirm that.
The ignition switch on my Estate has some "problems" but I have a starter button. The key will only turn to switch on the ignition and not further to the engine start position. I don't need to as I have the starter button. The starter button will work the starter even without the key in or with the ignition on. Yes I have had a fuzzy early morning moment and had the engine not start due to the ignition not being on. Takes quite a while to get petrol to the engine after it's been sitting for a couple of weeks or more so, so I don't get too worried until gets to about 20 seconds of churning!
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