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I have a 2001 Eurovan (now parked at the grocery store) that when I turn the key, the dashlights stay on but no resistance in the turning and no response (no clicks, no sound, nothing) . When I pull the key out the lights on the dash remain on. I had to disconnect the battery cable to prevent the battery from running down.
The ignition replacement instructions you posted were unavailable. There was a pdf but the link has gone bad. Can you repost your sequence of ignition replacement instructions?
Thank you for any help. I'm stuck.
Sam
Make sure you read all the threads associated with this, as there might be more information for you to make it easier.
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Good Luck
We had an experienced shop attempt this - twice and $1,400.00 later, ended up going to dealership and all is well.
Moral of this story is go to dealership. Should cost $900-$1,100.00.
Good luck.
Also, is it possible that I have to put the streering color assembly, etc.. back together for it to work?
Here is the dreaded question, if the ignition didn't work with the new switch (and all the above doesn't impact anything) does that mean the ignition lock cylinder?
Thanks in advance,
Sam
Also, is it possible that I have to put the streering color assembly, etc.. back together for it to work?
Here is the dreaded question, if the ignition didn't work with the new switch (and all the above doesn't impact anything) does that mean the ignition lock cylinder?
Thanks in advance,
P.S. When I tried again, the ignition is frozen and will not allow the key to turn. Can these switches short out?
Sam
It sounds more like that your ignition lock cylinder is faulty. As the switch doesn't give any resistance to the assembly. Do you feel the clicks when you turn the key? I guess too, if you can't turn the key anymore that this has to do with the ignition lock and not with the switch. To further diagnose the problem, you would have to remove the switch and check the functionality of the lock itself to outrule a locking by the switch. You have to put that little screw in though on the end. The dashboard doesn't need to be assembled for the car to start.
As I said before, it sounds more like a faulty lock cylinder.
Is that the one I have to go Dealership on?
By the way, it did turn the first time I tried this morning once I had it connected. Then the second time I tried, it locked.
The parts rep., this a.m., asked me if I needed the "cylinder" with the ignition switch.
I will try retesting.
Bottom line though, still no engine on. No clicks either.
Do these symptoms give any clues?
Thanks.
I replaced the ig. switch but the lock core is broken and needs to be replaced.
Works great, lasts a long time, cost zero! Its a little ghetto but the car isnt worth the couple hundred bucks it would take to fix it properly.
Thanks for your help!