Where is the actuating rod on an ignition switch?
Where is the actuating rod on an ignition switch?
The actuating rod links the key cylinder to the ignition switch located under the dash on the steering column. In this case, the small steel pin at the end of the rod that fits into the ignition switch had fallen out and was not moving the switch. Its interesting how a twenty dollar part can shut down a vehicle and cause a hefty towing bill.
What happens when the ignition switch is off?
Generally speaking, in the “OFF” position, the ignition switch doesn’t connect anything; in the “ACC” position, the radio or fan may be energized; in the “RUN” position, the engine control module is energized; and finally, in the “START” position, the starter relay is engaged. (These generalizations, depend significantly on year, make, and model.)
How do you remove the cylinder from an ignition switch?
Now remove the key cylinder by inserting the key, turn to ON (or somewhere between ON and ACC) position and push a small screwdriver or a small punch into the hole underneath the housing to release the key cylinder. Once the release button is pushed, the cylinder pulls right out.
Where is the ignition switch tumbler rod located?
The ignition switch is the difficult part, as you have to remove it to get out the broken end of the rod. >>Now, some instructions for the DIYer. First remove the plastic cover & metal cowling that sits under the steering column.
The actuating rod links the key cylinder to the ignition switch located under the dash on the steering column. In this case, the small steel pin at the end of the rod that fits into the ignition switch had fallen out and was not moving the switch. Its interesting how a twenty dollar part can shut down a vehicle and cause a hefty towing bill.
The ignition switch is the difficult part, as you have to remove it to get out the broken end of the rod. >>Now, some instructions for the DIYer. First remove the plastic cover & metal cowling that sits under the steering column.
Now remove the key cylinder by inserting the key, turn to ON (or somewhere between ON and ACC) position and push a small screwdriver or a small punch into the hole underneath the housing to release the key cylinder. Once the release button is pushed, the cylinder pulls right out.
Where are the screws for the ignition switch?
Following the ignition housing to the backside you find the ignition switch held in by 2 screws that are difficult to access. As there is little room to see or get a screwdriver in there. You will have to push aside the air duct to get to them.
Where is the ignition switch on a GM tilt steering column?
The ignition switch bolts to the column with a 5/16″ stud-headed screw. Install the screw finger tight at this time, note the slots that allow the ignition switch to be adjusted up or down the column: We’ll adjust the ignition switch later, after the column is fully assembled. Inside the GM Tilt Steering Column Page 16
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