Ignition Switch Adjustment (Page 1/1)
thesarge JAN 18, 08:32 AM
1986 Fiero SE V6 2.8L Automatic

So what started off as a windshield wiper switch replacement ended up being an ignition switch replacement. The wiper switch replacement job turned out fine. Better than I expected. Now the wipers work the way they are supposed to work. However, I found myself replacing the high beam switch, the ignition cylinder, and the ignition switch. Since I already had the steering column down and the two switches exposed now was as good a time as any to go ahead and replace them. I read that these switches do fail and since I did have a few no-starts, I thought that I was heading down this road and would eventually have to replace the switch sometime in the future.

So now I am having a problem with adjusting the ignition switch to a working position. I can't seem to get the ignition into a start or accessory position. I have been playing with this switch for hours and cannot get it right, I am sure it is probably a simple fix and I will most likely get it right sooner or later. I have followed Jazzman's steering column breakdown which I found extremely helpful.

I am getting hung up on the pushrod placement inside the ignition switch. That is where I am at right now.

It seems that the ignition will not turn far enough forward to start the engine and it feels like the ignition will not go far enough back to go into the accessory position. I get the dash lights to come on in the forward position, but no start. And nothing at all when I turn it back to the accessory position. I am pretty sure that this is the problem. I am confident that everything was assembled correctly and I cannot think of anything else that could be causing the no start.

Is there an easy way to get the switch in the correct position? Do I have to keep trying to get the rod into the correct position until I get it right? This could take a while!!

Thank you for any input or advice.
theogre JAN 18, 07:11 PM
Many times the lock and link parts to push/pull I-switch has problems.
Iffy tilt pivots and/or anchor bolts attaching top to tube can make problem too.

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