HELP!! Ignition Switch
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Racer
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From: ny
HELP!! Ignition Switch
Please tell me its a eazy fix. Shut the car off from a nice run today.When i got back in and turned the key i heard a dull snap. Now it just turns free.I cant start my car :cry :cry :cry .What happend .What do i need to do the fix.Like allways i know i need $$$ but i gotta do it Please help.
Thanks Bill
Thanks Bill
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Casa Grande AZ
Re: HELP!! Ignition Switch (ridged84)
"Like allways i know i need $$$ but i gotta do it."
Well Jinkies Shaggy, you need to go take a look at Jim's papers at CorvetteFAQ.com in the steering section.
You will see that the switch itself is down lower on the column and operated by a rod. Hopefully, that rod just fell out of place. Then you can service it without tearing apart the column.
Well Jinkies Shaggy, you need to go take a look at Jim's papers at CorvetteFAQ.com in the steering section.
You will see that the switch itself is down lower on the column and operated by a rod. Hopefully, that rod just fell out of place. Then you can service it without tearing apart the column.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Re: HELP!! Ignition Switch (lbell101)
If I was to guess, I would say it sounds like your plastic sector inside the column went Kaput! When you rotate your lock cylinder with the key, does the round rod running down to the ignition switch move at all? There was a posting very recently on this same topic, with the same type of problem.
You don't mention if you have a T&T or a regular column. My papers don't directly address replacing the sector but the papers will be a big help in getting the column apart to replace it.
In fact, if you have a T&T I will send you an advance copy of my recently revised paper. The plastic sector is available from various vendors including GM dealers.
You don't mention if you have a T&T or a regular column. My papers don't directly address replacing the sector but the papers will be a big help in getting the column apart to replace it.
In fact, if you have a T&T I will send you an advance copy of my recently revised paper. The plastic sector is available from various vendors including GM dealers.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Re: HELP!! Ignition Switch (ridged84)
Here is the posting regarding the same type problem.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...343012#3343012
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...343012#3343012
Pro
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Perth,Western Australia,Australia
Re: HELP!! Ignition Switch (Jim Shea)
Jim,Have you posted your revised paper on the corvettefaq.com yet.I need to remove my indicator switch to repair the indicator lever,which is loose.
Thanks Neil.
Thanks Neil.
