I'm thinking of replacing my ignition switch and need confirmation. When I turn the key, it's at the very end of the turn and like the last mm before it stops it's turn, that the engine will start to turn over.
------------------ 86 SE Convertible 3800sc 4t65e HD(2002), Gen V, 3.3 pulley, SD headers
i would suggest trying to loosen the bolts on the switch itself and see if it will slide up the column a bit. The holes where it bolts to the column are slotted a bit an might just need to be adjusted...
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87GTseries 1 3800sc (7.597 @88.53 1.579 60ft) (series II swap in progress) 85GT Northstar/ 4t80e 86GT 3800 n/a---sold Northstar Rebuild
The switch is on the lower column way under the dash. No need to disassemble any part of the column just to adjust. Loosen two 5/ 16? nuts and slide it.
I do believe you have to you have to take off the lower dash cover - two torx screws to see it.
If your going to go to the trouble to adjust the ignition switch, you might as well replace it.Use a mirror and stubby screw driver. Yes they do wear out, Ive replaced and opened (seeing visible wear) on, the ignition switch on 2 diffrent cars. Just make sure the radio, Operates in accesory position and the car starts befor raiseing the colum and putting everything back together (Its adjustable).
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I had this problem only worse. Eventually I broke the ignition pushrod follower. While replacing that I intended to replace the switch too, but after installing it the problem was actually worse. The pushrod was binding under the switch. I changed the attachment a little so there was more clearance and used the old switch. It barely worked, but it hasn't caused any major problems since then. It's hard to get at and there are many variations in the part descriptions. It might be better to just adjust things, especially if it's not actually broken. IIRC there is some sort of proverb about if it ain't broke ...
I have sort of a similar problem here. I was wondering if any one else had this specific problem before or knew how to deal with it. I put the key in, turn it to the "ready" position every thing powers up like it should. When I turn the key there is the normal click but instead of ignition every thing just stops, all electrical power goes. I can get it back on by jiggling the battery a little (though the posts are very secure and as they should be) then when I try to start the car after that it does the same thing all over again. Any suggestions would be much appreciated, I've never seen this exact problem before. Just got done replacing the rotors too.
It had got to where I was afraid to use the car because I could not get the key to turn for starting. (Way off on this one) I downloaded JAZZMAN's pictorial guide and went into the column. I finally found the culprit was just a heavily worn KEY. Scrounged up a newer key and problem solved. It was an eduction and the pictorials helped.
It had got to where I was afraid to use the car because I could not get the key to turn for starting. (Way off on this one) I downloaded JAZZMAN's pictorial guide and went into the column. I finally found the culprit was just a heavily worn KEY. Scrounged up a newer key and problem solved. It was an eduction and the pictorials helped.
Ya got a link to that pictorial?
------------------ 86 SE Convertible 3800sc 4t65e HD(2002), Gen V, 3.3 pulley, SD headers
I'll look. I printed the whole thing . It is the best private cutaway I have seen and reveals just what a marvel a steering column is. I believe the link is somewhere in this forum archive. I intended to pursue the well known "erratic intermittent wiper turnon," in my 85 GT (still) , but chickened out at the switch level.
Looks like it was deleted and he's been banned. Not sure what I'm looking for, was just interested in info on the inside of the column for when I have to swap out my ignition cylinder
------------------ 86 SE Convertible 3800sc 4t65e HD(2002), Gen V, 3.3 pulley, SD headers
The cutaway ran over 20 pp which I printed. I will summarize the major pics here so you can further digest. Stand by.
Edit: I found it. It is indeed a manual, 70 pages, 125 pictures, no table contents , no major subdivisions. Online there is ref in a chevy forum, but manual not found. If specific area within column let me know . Maybe I can scan/send.
Edit 2. OK it lives. Look in this forum , 4 pages under the topic and several web sites. One broken. try diyfiero.com/dro...ing_Rack_Rebuild_pdf
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