emj2006

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Ok, heres the deal, I was ******* around with the ignition switch switching from off to the accessory(the one before the start), but I did it quickly 3 times and now the switch seems, well.. broken. Once you stick the key in there, it seems as if you could turn it all the way now and it won't do nothing!! Do I need to replace the ignition switch or what? I tried disconnecting the battery and reconnecting but to no avail.

Ralls

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Probably blew a fuse.

the_merv

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Sounds like the Metal Rod might of fell out of the slot in there..could be the Ignition Fuse also, do you have power when you turn the Key?

How are you goin to ask how smart we are..
Here is one for you.. don't **** with it if you don't know how to fix it..

383_LT1_1295

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Formula350

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There are many stupid things I do, and I can even understand some of the stupid things other people do.... But yours takes the cake. WHY would you do that?! lol

Lets hope its as simple a thing as whats mentioned above, and not a blown circuit from tormenting it like that

emj2006

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Well the reason y I did it was cause the switch has been hard or soft at times, I guess I was trying to make it to where its soft.

the_merv

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Probably killed the Switch then, or the Metal Rod in the Switch fell out of the slot where it's supposed to go. Does anything turn on when you turn the Key?
I have replaced the Ignition Switch in mine already, took about 45 min, have to take the complete Steering Column out.

emj2006

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No, nothing turns on when I turn the key. Not to mention it goes all the way, it won't even engage in the "accessory" option. Once you stick the key in there, you could turn it about 180degrees without a problem, instead of going through those stages like accessory, then start.

Ralls

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If it's easy to turn and doesn't stop on "ignition on" before the last turn, then you broke the metal rod merv is talking about.

the_merv

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Sounds like the Metal Rod fell out of the Ignition Switch. You have to take it all apart for that one. That is probably why it was hard/soft, it was bent and it finally popped out.

95greenZ

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You might have the switch in the wrong position when you put the rod in it also.

emj2006

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The_merv, I've noticed you've taken yours out. Did you get an original ignition switch, or did you get one at a local auto parts store like autozone? And was it hard to take out the entire steering column?? Shbox.com shows how 2 get it done so I was just wondering how your experience with it was.

95greenZ

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Hmm, I think I misread lol. You didn't take the switch off did you? You don't have to pull the column out just drop it down. Granted it is a tight fit but it can be done. I've replaced two ignition switches my car and gf's v6 this way.

emj2006

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And how exactly did you do without pulling the column out? Cause theres a whole lot of wires it seems like to mess with.

95greenZ

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Theres only two plugs that go into the switch. Just drop the column down, I'm pretty sure theres just two screws that hold the switch down(one of them also holds headlight dimmer switch). For the back screw I just laid on my back with head towards the pedals. The screws are hex headed also so you can get a wrench on them. Like I said it is a tight fit but I've done it. If you need anymore help just ask.

the_merv

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It took me about 45 min to take it completely out and change it that way..

daniel6718

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remove the switch plug it back in and use a screwdriver or somethign to slide it foroward and start tha car...if it dont work then its the ignition seitch...

emj2006

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it turned out to be that the switch was loose with the piece that slides to start the car. I just made sure that they wouldnt get loose again by tightening it securely with wires.

the_merv

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That Rod was loose..