What kind of ignition switch does a 1997 Chevy Tahoe have?
What kind of ignition switch does a 1997 Chevy Tahoe have?
This tutorial will help you test the ignition switch on the 1997 Chevrolet and GMC Pick Up, Suburban, Tahoe, and Yukon equipped with a 4.3L, 5.0L, or a 5.8L V8 engine. The ignition switch test involves checking for continuity across specific terminals of the ignition switches connector.
Where is the ignition switch on a 1997 GMC?
Disconnect the ignition switch from the vehicle wiring harness connector at the base of the steering column. Place your multimeter in Ohms mode. Place the ignition key in the ACC position. You should have continuity between terminals D2 and D6 of the ignition switch connector.
What’s the best way to remove an ignition switch?
Remove them carefully by either popping them off of their plastic clips or removing the screws and bolts that hold those pieces in place. Refer to a vehicle specific repair manual for guidance on how best to gain access to the ignition switch. Set all trim pieces aside somewhere safe where they won’t get stepped on or damaged. Helpful?
What are the 5 positions of the ignition switch?
The ignition switch, on the 1997 Chevrolet and GMC pick up and SUVs covered by this tutorial, have 5 positions. These are: ACC, LOCK, OFF, RUN, START. When you turn the key to any one of these positions, the ignition switch simply ‘opens’ or ‘closes’ certain circuits (wires) together.
How do you replace an ignition switch on a car?
Installing a Replacement Squeeze the release pin on the ignition switch so it’s flush with the side. The same release pin that stopped the switch from coming out now needs to be pressed in so you can slide the switch into place inside the ignition module. Slide the ignition switch into its hole.
What to do if your key is stuck in the ignition switch?
The key may be stuck in the ignition switch, but that shouldn’t stop you from turning it. If you don’t have a key, you will need to force the module to turn using a flathead screwdriver. Press the release pin inside the hole on the ignition module with a screwdriver.
Where is the release pin on an ignition switch?
The new or rebuilt switch should slide easily back into its hole on the steering column. Align the shape of the cylinder and the location of the release pin with the coinciding grooves in the ignition module.
What kind of screwdriver to use to replace ignition switch?
If you don’t have a small enough screwdriver, you can use anything long and thin enough to press the pin, including a paintbrush handle or even a kabob skewer. Don’t use anything brittle that may break inside the hole to try to press the pin.
