94 ignition switch

[625fireman]

So after 16 years, 108k miles, god only knows how many starts, etc my ignition switch is shot. Key operates just fine, but it does not always power up the ECM or trans. It will however always crank. Sometimes the glows come on sometimes not. Sometimes it will start and die. Looking in the GM book I need to change the switch down on the column not the key tumbler itself. Am I correct or does both of them need to go?

 

[jrsavoie]

I believe you are correct. I think it was 1995 that the switch was moved up higher

 

[Brooklyn Tow]

Yup, your correct Joe!

 

[625fireman]

Great thanks guys. I guess yall know what I am doing this weekend now. ( well at least on sat morning, if all goes well)

 

[jrsavoie]

With the switch in that position it shouldn't be a bad job

 

[625fireman]

Update......... nope it wasn't bad took about hour +/-.

 

[Brooklyn Tow]

That sux!.....atleast you can rule it out.....But that still blows.

PMD extension?.....Grounds?

 

[ak diesel driver]

wasn't a bad job to do or the switch wasn't bad??

 

[Brooklyn Tow]

wasn't a bad job to do or the switch wasn't bad??

OHHHHHHHHHHHH, well????

 

[625fireman]

Sorry for the confusion........ Changing the switch wasn't that bad. The switch was toast no doubt.....