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CHaingKaiShek · 03-17-2003, 09:59 AM

The lock cylinder is just there so someone cannot function the ignition switch without a key.

You could check by assuring you have 12v to the ignition switch.

Do you get any signs of 'life' by turning on the key, warning lights, fuel pumps running, anything at all?

Ignition problems can be a PITA, but I'm sure it's something simple that is being overlooked.

Jeff

Izzy · 03-17-2003, 10:13 AM

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Originally posted by CHaingKaiShek
The lock cylinder is just there so someone cannot function the ignition switch without a key. You could check by assuring you have 12v to the ignition switch.

Do you get any signs of 'life' by turning on the key, warning lights, fuel pumps running, anything at all?

Ignition problems can be a PITA, but I'm sure it's something simple that is being overlooked.

Jeff

There's power when you turn the ignition. When you try and crank it over though the lights don't dim like they normally would. I can hear my engine driven compressor clutch engauging so I know it's got power.
How can I check to ensure the switch is getting power?

79BIG10 · 03-17-2003, 10:22 AM

Take a volt meter or a test light to the plug you took off when you replaced the switch on the column. Also check the base of the column for the neutral safety switch. They can come loose very easily. You will have 4 plugs there.

Izzy · 03-17-2003, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by 79BIG10
Take a volt meter or a test light to the plug you took off when you replaced the switch on the column. Also check the base of the column for the neutral safety switch. They can come loose very easily. You will have 4 plugs there.

Will do. I'm gonna take off Wednesday and hopefully get her running. Got a new neutral safety switch yesterday but we ran out of time.

Thanks for all the helps guys, I wanted to have her running by friday so I could roll to houston for a Truck meet. *crossing fingers/toes*

LOHRTBT · 03-17-2003, 11:46 AM

Damn man....good luck with your truck...sorry its turned into such an ordeal!

CHaingKaiShek · 03-17-2003, 04:32 PM

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Originally posted by fiveeightchevy

Will do. I'm gonna take off Wednesday and hopefully get her running. Got a new neutral safety switch yesterday but we ran out of time.

Thanks for all the helps guys, I wanted to have her running by friday so I could roll to houston for a Truck meet. *crossing fingers/toes*

Can always clip the purple ignition wire going into the column and install a toggle/push switch if all else fails eh? :p

Jeff

1974ChevyC10 · 03-17-2003, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by Tom

Nope, no wind, or rain, or clouds, or trees or grass..............

Tom obviously hasnt been outside much in the last couple days here LOL its been raining off and on since yesterday here.

03-17-2003, 09:59 AM	#26
CHaingKaiShek I love goooooold! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the middle of Hell, Arizona Posts: 133	The lock cylinder is just there so someone cannot function the ignition switch without a key. You could check by assuring you have 12v to the ignition switch. Do you get any signs of 'life' by turning on the key, warning lights, fuel pumps running, anything at all? Ignition problems can be a PITA, but I'm sure it's something simple that is being overlooked. Jeff __________________ "Musha ring dum a doo dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o."

03-17-2003, 10:22 AM	#28
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Take a volt meter or a test light to the plug you took off when you replaced the switch on the column. Also check the base of the column for the neutral safety switch. They can come loose very easily. You will have 4 plugs there. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-17-2003, 11:46 AM	#30
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Damn man....good luck with your truck...sorry its turned into such an ordeal! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84



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