How to Replace Ignition Switch in 95-98 Silverado Sierra & SUV
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1995-1998 GMC/Chevy pickup, tahoe, blazer, suburban, etc. ignition switch replacement.
If you're truck won't start, the gauges aren't working, or you have random transmission problems, the ignition switch could be at fault. This is a step by step tutorial on how to fix a broken ignition switch.
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I was quoted $1,300 to replace mine on a 1999 Yukon Denali today at the GMC dealership. Ordered the replacement for $104 and will knock it out this weekend. Thanks for this video!
Thanks, bro! I thought my transmission and cluster weren’t working. Replace the switch and now it works again. 👍
What was yours doing
Great video. Exactly what I needed!
Current symptoms: no RPM, no speedo, no gear indicator lights. Oodles of transmission fault codes. Was able to squeeze and wiggle the ignition switch box under the lock cylinder, and it fixed the problem temporarily. New ignition switch on the way.
Thanks!
Thanks for the comment! Mine had tons of transmission codes popping up and same problems as well, good as new now!
if i change ignition cylinder do i need replace wiring harness as well in a chevy silverado 1500 2001
@@wallace2157 No,you can just replace one or the other or both.Whatever you choose.But no,you do not have to replace cylinder
4 years later and this video is still a great help
Thanks!
Anywhere Films Thanks for the comment! I'm glad this helped!!
Lol and 4 years later from your comment and it's still a great video
I just want to thank you for taking your time and show us folks how that gets done. so thank you!
+Valentin Sierra You're very welcome! Glad I could help!
thanks for the video and replies. did the switch today and so far so good! the official method is to pull the steering wheel and key lock/cylinder. since my blazer is almost 20 years old, I cheated. cut out a small piece of the steering cover directly under the key. this allowed me to slip the top cover off without removing anything else. cover went right back on and the cut out is barley noticeable...and it is my personal vehicle and does not offend me at all! LOL thanks again !
***** haha Awesome! I always like hearing how people's fixes went, I'm glad yours went smoothly!
Thanks for the video! Quite helpful. I wanted to point out that my 1997 K1500 GMC has screws that require a 4mm Torx SOCKET, which is unavailable in most consumer kits. I had to go to a specialty tool store to get the correct size. Also the wire loom on the connector that you loosened wasn't long enough to come out where I could get at it. I had to leave it in place. The gold screw on mine didn't come out, it just unscrewed. It had a keeper within the connector body. I'm only pointing this out in case anybody else runs into the same thing. Quite a frustrating job, particularly at -20, but a little easier with the help of your video. Again, thank you.
Thanks for the comment, this is definitely helpful for the guys and gals that have untouched wiring (unlike my mess of a truck)! Or maybe for some reason GMC did it a little different? That'd be interesting to find out...Anyway, thanks again! And I hear ya, that -20 is a real pain when your trying to get something done...but honestly I think I'd rather put up with that then 80 or 90 degrees in the summer!
Midwest Garage Mine is in Canada so maybe that is the difference. Well, one of the differences anyway. I don't know how you had the patience to do it AND record it. I had to keep taking breaks so I didn't start just yanking on things. When the holder that holds the parking brake release lever broke an ear off, I walked away till it warmed up. Good thing I didn't need it right away :) Keep up the good work!
chevy629 Oh yeah mine is a Canadian truck too, well built over there in Oshawa anyway...but yeah, thanks for the feedback bud...definitely took some patience for me to not rip wiring out as well haha
I fixed mine by simply checking the plug-ins for the computer and tapping on it with my pliers, so far the damn thing came back on . 😂 I am the world's best MEKENIC 😂😂😂😂
Awesome video OP! Today, I replaced the switch in my 1996 K1500 Silverado based on this video. Although the there are some differences between my truck and yours, this video was very informative. Thank you very much!
Glad I could help! Thank you for the great feedback!
Great video,
thanks for the details needed to change ignition switch,
Great to know there are guys like you, using the internet for the good of other people,
Thanks again, Vance from Mo.
+Grayson Glueck Thanks for the kind words bud! Glad I could help!
Very good video. Thank you for actually showing us the steps as you perform them. Many of the videos I reviewed today did the work off camera and told us what they did without showing how they did it. I couldn't figure out how to disassemble the three connectors under the dash from each other. Thanks to you, I can complete the job now. FYI I'm replacing the switch in a 98 GMC Sierra. There are two extra small connectors in the harness that are not in the harness you replaced, so some extra steps are needed in that model.
Awesome! Thank you for posting!
Great video editing, too. Nothing like watching someone remove bolts in real time...ugh.
Headed to the parts store now.
Thank you for the comment! I'm glad I could help!
My neighbor is changing out the switch on his 97 Video is a great help---- Thanks
My truck stopped charging battery.Installed new alternator,still no charge.Battery light on dash was not lighting when switch is in bulb test or run position.Cycled key switch on off then the battery lamp came on instrument cluster,started and it charges now.Absolutely the switch.Great video.
I've never heard of that being a symptom, goes to show how much trouble that ignition switch can be! Thanks for the comment!
***** That definitely sounds like a bad ignition switch. Ignition switches are such an intricate part to vehicles nowadays its really hard to pinpoint exact symptoms. For example, my transmission quit going in to first gear, I thought the trans was taking a dump ...turned out to be an ignition switch problem! I could explain more about how the Transmission Control Module is powered by the ignition switch and so on...but you are right, I should have went over some of the most common symptoms of a bad switch. I hope this helps, and makes your fix go a lot smoother!
Midwest Garage Thanks for the reply. I just wanted to double (and triple) check before I go buying parts. Your video is definitely going to be a big help later today when I replace the ignition switch. Thanks for taking the time to record this and post it on youtube, you're helping lots of people out.
ISOLATEDViRuS No problem, thanks for the good feedback, its very appreciated!
My 97’ has a intermittent no crank and every time it does it I’m somewhere else without my test light. It did do at home once and I wiggled the starter relay and it started but later it did the no crank thing and it didn’t work out that way. I’ve checked out everything and the last time it didn’t crank I would turn the key really hard and it would click like the battery was weak. I finally got it started so I’m hoping that if I replace the ignition switch that will fix it.
@@burnerloco4138 did the switch work for you? That sounds like what my truck is doing
Mine didn't have the Phillips screws. Mine was E-4 Torx. Lisle makes a socket for this job.. it's longer than the typical E-4 sockets. I think it's a 27490. But your video still helped me make up my mind to wait for a day that I had the mental energy to tackle this job. One of your other videos gave me the strength to decide to do a Panther platform wiper motor that the park switch was out of. My ignition switch has apparently been going out for awhile. Last Dec my starter solenoid went out and I had a starter put on. The battery wiped out in the cold snap we had. Then one day on the road it wouldn't crank but it would start by jumping the positive on the battery to the starter. Had everything tested at a local parts store so I knew it had to be the switch. But that funny thing the transmission has been doing for 2 years is now gone.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It is a God send!!
cbdsw I'm very glad this helped! Thank you so much for the comment too, sometimes people don't realize how much more difficult it is to fix something when you're making a video about it at the same time. Your thanks is much appreciated!
Thank you I was having this problem now I can fix my truck 😊 good video by the way!
Yes indeed!!! You did an excellent job on this video and I just became a subscriber. Thanks!💯
Thanks a million man for taking the time to help us out with things we are clueless about...that was very helpful an money saving...very much appreciated...I did it myself today wooohoo thanks to you...You Rock!!!
Thank you, that means a lot!! I'm glad I could help you out, and good job getting it fixed! Did you run in to any issues while you were replacing yours?
Just break it off
That's an awesome video, you are head and shoulders better than most how to video's on youtube. Your explainations and tips set you apart and you don't try and hold the camera yourself like 90% of the guys on here.
But, my question for you is I have this problem. I have 96 Z71 GMC 10 days ago I drove it and I went to restart it and I got nothing. No crank, plenty volts and no check engine light, so I did the usual, make sure it's in park, take out of park put in neutral, try and start (nothing). But, after about 10 tries it ramdomly cranked and started. Drove It about a week, it did the same no start 1 more time, then finally started.
Now it just won't do anything. No crank No check Engine light, plently of volts, can hear fuel pump engage, dash lights come on, gauges work, radio plays, horn blows, et cetera...Checked battery cables, tried to jump start it with a running Hemi, no luck...
Very frustrating, how would I know or better what's the best way to trouble shoot?
Hey thanks man, I appreciate it!
Well its tough to say, but my first thought is that its a faulty starter. Quite often when you have 12 volts and it wont crank, its the starter solenoid not grounding properly, but it will still work sporadically. So i'd check that out first. Best way to do that is get underneath and wack the starter with a hammer a couple times. It can usually knock that solenoid into grounding how its supposed to.
But on the other hand, those ignition switches can mess with so many things its ridiculous. For example, my transmission quit shifting, I lost all my gears except reverse...but shut the truck off and start it again and it'd work just fine. The fix for the transmission was the ignition switch (since it directly powers the transmission control module).
So I guess the first thing to do is check out the starter, if that seems to be alright then maybe hook up an OBD2 scanner and see if it has any codes, even though the check engine light is off. If its not the starter or connections then its probably an ignition switch.
Hope this helps!
Hey thank you for such a fast and professional answer....I got it figured out...The hot line to the starter was making partial contact with the starter because it was split and corroded.
Thank god I didn't tear into the dash or steering column and mess with that massive spaghetti looking bunch of wires...Although you made it look super easy on your vid....Thanks again...I subscribed to your channel and look forward to more...
You should make a video on "how to make a how to video" and teach guys to:
1:) Stop trying to hold the camera yourself and work
2) Stop cutting away before they start, then cut back when the work is done and verbally describe how they did it
3) Stop talking for 3 minutes in the beginning...
4) Use that fast forward mode like you use on long parts of the vids
5) Do like you and point out tips or how not to break things that a guy with no experience will probably break
6) Do like you and say this part is frustrating but stay calm and patient and it will come apart...
I use youtube a lot to do a lot my own work on everything from construction to washer and dryer to my HVAC, 4 wheeler, truck, car, backhoe, you name it....probably 9 out of ten times I can fix it....but, I had a few things that I've had to send to a shop
But I just wanted to point out that your videos are nicely made...
Jon Walker You're very welcome, I'm glad to hear that you enjoy my videos. I'm motivated to make more now, so thank you for the positive feedback! I will definitely look in to making a "how to make a how-to video", great idea!
Just a note before you start this you will need this tool: Lisle 27490 E-4 Torx Socket
Great video...thank you sir. I've done mine before was great review i appreciate you and your time!!!🙌💪👍
Great video, thanks for staying to the point.
THANKS , watched your video and fixed my truck finally,
+mike mike Awesome! Glad I could help!
Thanks, good video. I think the ignition switch may be the problem in my 95 Suburban with a diesel. Some times the glow plug light won't come on and it won't start. It also dies some time while driving and if I pull over it will start up again.
94 Silverado 2500 5.7, so far, using 10w-30 Federated Auto synthetic blend, AC Delco filters. Have also tried Valvoline Max Life HM, Quaker State, but should probably stick to one thing once I get oil leaks under control. Always something new and exciting to investigate on an older truck!
Thanks man I thought you had to pull the steering wheel great!!
No problem, I'm really glad this helped you out man!
That black bracket(10mm) is easy to remove to give you more room and you can even remove the round brace(15mm) that goes across.
Good video
cool thanks , glad you did not blow your face off with the airbag ..that's what I was afraid of when doing this ..
HipFishing you are right its 2020 and my switch needs repair. could not find the part for less than 300 at the dealer. this vid had a link to 59 dollar part on amazon. thank you Midwest Garage justJim sayin GOD BLESS
I'm glad this helped you out! Thank you for the comment!
very nicely explained! good video😁
Thanks for the vid on how to... Helps a lot and its definitely gona help me... I appreciate it thanks man
+44Copenhagen44 You bet! Thanks for the positive feedback!
thank u verry much sir!! i wud have never known how to fux it if i didnt watch your video.... thank u verry verry much appreciated!!!!
Thank you very informative!
Thanks so much for making this video available! It was extremely helpful.
Unfortunately, when doing mine, I disconnected a 2 wire clip (green/white & black) that according to the schematic I have should go to the PCM. For the life of me, I can't remember where it goes! Truck cranks, but still won't start. Any suggestions?
You're very welcome, I'm glad I could help! I'm wondering if the 2 wire clip that you disconnected is for the neutral safety switch? I'm sorry, I'm terrible when it comes to wiring! The PCM should be one of those big 32-pin connectors though...I would look really well under there and see if you can find any place that that 2 wire clip can connect to, and compare it with your wiring schematics. Have you tried starting the truck in neutral?
I finally got it worked out. Thanks! Turned out it had nothing to do with the suspected 2 wire connector. The coil packs were shot! Haven't had a problem starting it since then. :-D
agree it was a good video to an extent, you did not explain about the 3 wires attached on the under section of the wire with a plastic clip. I am a woman trying to do this as I cannot afford to pay someone to do it and it took me some time to figure out where that was to be connected. If I could add a photo I would but the part just flaps around is the blue brown and beige wires. looking at the comparison of the 2 together the one on the left is the extra wires .
Also you might like the sunex 20pc screwdriver set also about $70 on Amazon.
I got a replacement cylinder for 40 bucks at AutoZone. But I haven't had to change the switch yet. I have the 95 GMC Yukon 4WD
What about the 3 wire plug by bulkhead connector with blue wire it disappears cant see where it connects u skipped that part. Awesome video
thank you men you save my life its a good video brooo👍👍👍👍
please give some symptoms that lead you to R/R the defected components ,other then that thanks for the video saves me having to go to the junk yard before i start on my truck.
So, most people have tons of different issues related to ignition switch problems...from dash lights to engine not staying running.
My issue was the transmission. I hopped in my truck one day and it was very sluggish. Turns out I lost 1st and 2nd gear, and reverse was hit or miss. I thought my automatic transmission was going out, but luckily I looked into the computer first. It turns out that the ignition switch directly controls the TCM (transmission control module). So if you're having weird transmission problems, definitely check this out before you have a mechanic tear into the trans.
thank you and you saved alot of time.
Glad I could help!
great video im having a problem with my 98 Tahoe.
if the ignition switch is bad would it prevent the fuel pump from getting power.
i dropped the fuel tank unplugged the fuel pump set the key to on position and used my test light on fuel pump plug and nothing happen.
so bad ignition switch would not send power to pump
+Erick Solis That's definitely a possibility, I would check the wiring going to the sending unit first though. I had that problem with my truck where the wiring was just bad...I had replaced my fuel pump for nothing haha.
I have a 96 Sierra 1500. The ignition switch is *not* attached with 2 phillips head screws. It is attached with 2 screws that have male T-20 torx heads, so a female T-20 driver is necessary to remove them. Also, the upper part of the steering column shroud is fastened with 2 screws that have male T-25 torx heads, so a female T-25 driver will be required to remove them.
+profitleads Very true, depending on where your truck was manufactured you may have different fasteners...but the set up is the same. Its just one of those things that GM loves to do to make our lives more difficult!
Very well done video.
Do you happen to know which wire in this switch supplies power to the ignition system when the key is in the start position? I remember the starter is yellow but we sold our 95 suburban in 99. Can't find the diagram online and it's been a while.
Thanks for the comment! Honestly I have no idea though, wiring is my weak point. If you can find a Haynes manual I know they have wiring diagrams in there.
What about the little orange, grey and blue wire that foesnt connect in the same area as all the others?
98 GMC Sierra 2wd. Gauges not working and truck only has 1st & 2nd. Goes into 3rd but feels like neutral. Could it be the ignition switch or a fuse? Gonna mess around with it today and see what I can find out, got it on a trade yesterday. Hoping it’s an easy fix and not a rebuild.
got one for you 95 k1500. replaced the ignition switch everything comes on but wont start. but I can put a universal switch in and it will run. any ideas?
4mm torx socket for my ign switch on my 98, I got a long one at Carquest for $7. A regular 4mm socket won't fit in the small space.
Is this changed when your ignition won’t start when you turn the key?
I know this is old but hoping you will see and help. I have a 96 GMC Sierra K1500. I get no crank or start. I do have power. Lights come on and everything. Starter is fine. Battery is fine. Relays are fine. I just replace ignition switch and it still does not work. Any advice?
Hi I have a GMC Sierra pickup I have no electric power none fuses are good .any ideas .you think it the ignition switch ? Thanks 👍
Thanks, now how do you replace the front door key lock cylinders on a 95 k1500?
How did you get the one screw on top next to the key switch out? Mine are E4 torx and the socket won’t fit.
Thanks Lad!
Just a question, if you can hear the starter relay click as you turn the key can it still be the ignition switch?
How to install the key cyclender on a 1997 chevrolet truck 5.0 liter 8 cyclender 1500 series. I already replaced the ignition switch i would like to go ahead and replace the key cyclender. Any step be step help , would appreciate. Thank you.
I have a 91 Park Avenue, and sometimes when I try to start it, all the idiot lights come on, but the starter won't engage. Nothing happens. There is resistance when I turn it, but the starter won't spin. I tried to override it at used jumper cables and put the positive on the starter, and the engine would crank and fire for a second, but wouldn't keep running. Thoughts?
what size star did you use to take out the ignition
Hey what's the green an brown wire I need to know I'm using the wiring harness on a different build I used the hole moter an wire harness an need help getting things done man I could really use some help this information
Great Video.
Nice job. Have you thought about picking up some dash pieces at a salvage yard?
Thanks! Oh definitely, that's actually on my to do list now that its summer!
Wondering if a 2002 sierra ignition key cylinder would fit in a 1998 K1500
At 4:00 mins i was confused cuz the cut blue grey and orange wires on your s. On mine i had to reach up and unplug mine from a clip i didnt see that at 1st 😂
Awsome video man. I also have a 95 silverado and just started not turning off when i turn ignition to off position. Just wondering if you have heard of this before i change it out. Thanks for any advice
Thanks for the comment! I haven't heard of that being a symptom of this, but the ignition switch can do so many random things that I'm willing to bet it's the reason for not shutting off.
I accidentally broke the plastic knob that the ignition switch seats on. What can i do? Do you think super glue would help? Cant seem to the find the piece online
I have a 97 Chevy Cheyenne k1500 and I was driving last week and the truck stalled out and wouldn’t start. I then heard no fuel pump. I replaced fuel pump and i still can’t hear fuel pump, I tested fuel pump relay in the fuse box and it’s not getting any power. I checked wires from fuel pump to fuse box and they all look good. I’m running out of ideas for what it could be.. my final idea is the ignition switch.. any help would be much appreciated
What was the initial problem? Were you having intermittent no starts? I can stop to get gas, jump back into my 99 Suburban and NOTHING! Sometimes wait for 10 to 15 minutes and then I'm good. But I have rigged a starter relay (under the hood) by removing the relay and directly soldered two prongs that make the starter connection and with the key left on, it will start. Quickly make that connection with that relay and remove it to disengage the starter and put the other relay back in while it's running. Either it's the security system (no lights flashing) or the resistance isn't telling reading correctly in the switch. May go ahead and try a switch just to eliminate that part before I take it to a dealer.
I didn't have any trouble starting, but my initial problem was the dash intermittently acting up, the tach would drop to zero going down the highway and every dash light would come on, but it ran fine. The big problem however was transmission failure. I lost 1st and 2nd gear, but everything else worked fine. After running the scanner on it I decided to replace the ignition switch (since it directly powers the TCM) before looking into physical transmission problems. This fixed all the problems.
I'd do a little research first and hook up a scanner to the OBD2 to see what the engine computer has to tell you. But it's probably a safe bet that your ignition switch is to blame, I've heard of it causing intermittent starting problems in a lot of these late GM trucks.
how do you take the top cover off? you skipped the hard part...
Right! I wound up breaking mine. Also my screws are a weird inverted torx type bolt.
Ditto! There are 2 screws holding it on from underneath but then the cover goes around the ignition key bezel so i can't remove mine either! Getting kinda frustrated here....
+Mr. Wolf You just need to remove the ignition lock cylinder. I apologize for skipping over that part, it's very easy though, and there are multiple videos on youtube showing how it's done.
+Midwest Garage: Yeah well I'm still searching for a video that shows this step and haven't been able to figure it out on my own so far... so, it's not as easy as you may think if you've never done it or seen how it's done. I can barely get the cover up far enough to see under it and can't see the locking pin at all (even though I kind of have an idea where it's supposed to be)... I'll keep looking though. :-(
+Midwest Garage: Finally got it, and no it's still far from easy even though I've now managed it! Wow! But at least I got my Security light problem fixed and my truck starts AND runs now... so Yay me! :-)
What issues did the vehicle have that prompted the change of the ignition switch? I have a 99 Yukon denali that on occasion losses power to the stereo, windshield wipers and windows is why I ask. Nice video! Very helpful.
Thanks for the comment! Sorry it took so long to get back to you.
My issues were actually transmission problems. The truck wouldn't shift right and I lost 1st and 3rd gear. There were also some issues with the dash lights i believe. But those symptoms could also be caused by the ignition swtich...that thing provides a lot of power to the ECM and TCM and therefore can mess with all sorts of things. it's definitely something to look into more!
I've been losing power to my radio at night. Battery is good. Every morning my radio clock reads a lil past 1:00. I'm gonna look into this
Quick question. Ive got a 95 Chevy and when the ignition is turned on the dash lights won't come on. I sometimes have to wait a few minutes or rapidly turn the key off and back on before the dash lights finally come on (signalling its ready to start). If I try to crank the engine while the dash lights are off it won't start. I'm assuming its the ignition switch that's the cause of this? I just wanted to ask since symptoms of a bad ignition switch weren't covered. Thanks!
Just used this video and replaced mine and now my brake lights don't come in when i hit the brakes so looks like im pulling it all back off tonight and re-seating it
Key broke off inside. Can I pop the ignition to start it with a screwdriver and will it unlock the column?
Mine is a 1995 Chevy Silverado. I've gone through two new ignitions switches and my truck won't start with the new ones (The old one works but it won't kick back from the starter position. What am I missing? Any comments will be greatly appreciated.
Does this also replace the key and key switch?
will this fix the security problem i am having? the security light is on constantly even when all the doors are closed and the keys are out of the ignition.
my symptoms are truck starts and runs fine but if I bang on the key a big the truck will shut off. sometimes when it does shut off its just cranks and cranks any ideas
My question is i have a 2000 escalade pretty similar process but how do i remove the top shroud cover on steering wheel. It seems to be going around lock cylinder.
You'll have to remove the lock cylinder to get the top cover off. You should google how to do that; its kind of hard to explain, but easy to do.
As you remove the dash, in my 95 chevy 1500, the parking brake, and an air vent are in the way and prevent me from taking off the dash. Not sure how to remove.
Hello. what size screw driver or socket did you use to remove the 2 bolts holding your ignition module. I'm stuck
+salvador estrada Mine was just held on by 2 normal phillips head screws.
+Midwest Garage Some people have stated that they had T20 Torx heads there instead of phillips screws though. Depending where your truck was manufactured, it may have different fasteners. If they're not normal screws, try using a female T20 Torx driver. Hope this helps!
Sweet video! would a bad switch make my high beam dash lights stay on as well as my cruise light ? 385k
The Muti Functional switched is located in
the same location as the Ignition Switched.
Thanks good vid helped me a lot, for me there was only 1 key piece of info missing. What size of screwdriver did you use on the tiny bolts that screw into the "black box"
I'm in the middle of doing it right now and it looks like I'm going to come to a standstill because I don't have the tool I need for that part of the job but an excellent video.
Thank you
Kale Caldwell Hm...If I remember correctly it was a standard sized phillips screwdriver, no special size should be needed. Thank you for the comment, hope this helps!
Midwest Garage Hey, Thanks a lot for getting back to me. My Chev is a Canadian version so maybe different than yours. It needed a E 4 (Female) Torx! Totally ridiculous! I live in the country, so I was able to get a E 4 socket at my local parts store, which worked for the side screw but even though it was 1/4 drive I couldn't fit it in to get the top screw. I did an internet search for an E 4 Torx in Calgary (My closest metropolitan area) and the best I could do was a maybe! A 3 hour round trip for me and a maybe! So I had to zip cut off the top of the socket and krazy glue it to a #1 Robertson screw driver! And got the damn thing out! Ok and then I get to the harness connection! Damn thing may as well have been krazy glued together struggled and struggled then gave up about 10 p.m. To make a long story less long? Started fresh this morning ended up having to carefully cut away the housing piece by piece with small snips until I could get a screw driver between the 2 parts and gently break the bond between them! After that everything went pretty smooth. Back together and working perfectly now.So roughly 10 hours (For what should have been a 2 hour job) and a lot more profanity than I like to use later, It's working!Without your video it probably would have been 20 hours and a lot more cursing!!!My hats off to you sir! An excellent video. Keep up the good work!CheersKale
+Midwest Just a preface, my truck has 330 kms on it (With a new engine at 294) roughly 180 thou miles. It looks like someone has been into the shroud area before. The T 25 bolt that should hold the right/top shroud, is missing. So not sure if this E 4 female for the black box is standard in Canada. Someone before me may have improvised and used what was handy. If anyone else has run into this, please post to keep international relations alive! Just goes to show when dealing with old $h*t never know what to expect!Thanks so much for your help MIDWEST! Cheers!
I have a 93 suburban and i was told i need either ignition switch or lock tumbler. Everyone i talked to said the switch is most likely the problem but i don't have the same symptoms as you did. all lights and gauges work fine but when I turn the key to start nothing happens. No sound or clicks. So I bypassed ignition and and hooked battery to starter and it started and drove perfectly. Do you think it is the switch?
Check the nut behind the wheel. It usually backs off after rough days
Are you saying 95-98 takes same part or same process to replace? Cause I have a 97 Silverado and the price part is a big difference.
Same process. It should also be the same part though too. This is also a 1997 silverado in the video.
Your videos are great! I Have 97 GMC Suburban 1500. Gear Shifter part broken. Do you have Video Of DIY Repair? Where to order & name of the part for this vehicle? Thank you.
Thank you for the comment, that means a lot! I don't have a video on that, but if you look on Amazon, or LMC Truck they should have the parts that you'll need to order for this. I'll do some digging and let you know if I find anything!
Very nice video dude! Hey, 2 weeks ago I finally buy my 98 Silverado, and yesterday when I turn the key on I have accessories and gauges but all the warning lights doesn't turned on, and the fuel pump doesn't work as well... I wait a couple of minutes, meanwhile checked all the fuse (all good) and suddenly the lights of the dash turn on, fuel pump work too and then started. .. could you help me? It will be the ignition switch? Thanks in advance :)
José Segura Sounds like it could be an ignition switch problem...if your check engine light is on I'd check the codes and go from there, but ignition switches can be pretty intermittent when they start going to crap so its a good possibility that that's the problem. Hope this video will be helpful if you gotta change the bugger out bud!
Do you remember if it was a 10 pin or 14 pin connector ?
Midwest Garage, this is a well done video thank you!
But I wish I could read what Isolated virus asked you...
I have a 98 Chevy Silverado, standard transmission. The truck is having intermittent starting issues. I can start it just fine, then nothing. I replaced the starter, had the clutch switch tested and seems fine. Then a friend suggested the Ignition Switch? Would it be intermittent if it was this??? Hope ya can help! Thank you!!!
+Carla E Hey, thanks! Isolated Virus' question is further down below...I dunno why it won't let me respond to individual questions sometimes.
So...if you're having starting issues, and you've checked all of your battery and starter connections for corrosion and snugness, replaced your starter, and had your clutch safety switch tested...then I'd definitely say it's an ignition switch problem. Ignition switches usually always start out being an intermittent problem and then they will slowly get worse and worse. Once again though, I'd recheck all battery connections first. Sometimes it's as easy as finding a loose ground and tightening it! If that doesn't help, than it's time to tear apart the dash! Hope this helps!
Thanks so much for the reply!! OK, I have done all those things... even tested battery! So; Thanks again for the detailed answer and most of all detailed Video!!
I need to know how to replace the starter on a 98 Chevy GCI PK it has a 6 cylinder motor and is 2 wheel drive
Replaced the Ignition switch on my 96 Tahoe 2 times in the past year. The second time being within the last 3 months. Its starting to act up again.. what do you think is going on there?
Phillip Pryor Wow...that's a really good question. I've never heard of that happening, but the only think I can think of is a bad connection somewhere. I'd start checking wiring and see if you have a short or some type of break in a circuit that could possibly be ruining your ignition switches.
sorry I meant I can't get the lock cylinder back in. can you help?
How did you get that top e bolt out? The one for the switch itself. The metal housing is in the way, I couldn't squeeze the socket in there.
You good mechanic
phantom. phantom. Thanks bud!
I can't seem to the the little gold screw out
thank you
I have a 98 Ford explorer the problem I have is when I turn the motor off and take the key out the motor stays running after playing with the key long enough or after some time I'll turn the key off and the motor will turn off but the dash dummy lights will stay on and the is turned back and key out. Could this be the ignition switch
Thank you for your time
armando martinez Thanks for your comment! I'd check out the ignition lock cylinder first since that is fairly cheap and simple to replace. If that doesn't fix the problem, then I'd look into the actual ignition switch itself.
I have a question i have a 95 chevy truck. The truck starts when I turn the key to the on position without turning it. It also does a screeching sound as if the starter is the trying to turn the truck on while it is on already.There is also a clicking sound when I change gears from park to drive .The only way to stop the sound is if I put in into drive or I turn the key in the ignition slightly backwards..there is also no clicking sound if I hold the key in that position . I believe it might be the switch but as of now I'm clueless .
I don't know for sure but I doubt the switch would cause the starter to keep engaging, or do goofy things depending on where the key is positioned. It could be as simple as the ignition lock cylinder going bad so it is trying to start the vehicle in the on position instead of start, fixes itself when the key is turned back, etc.
But then again, I don't think a faulty ignition lock cylinder would cause a clicking sound in the column while changing gears. The problem might be that the entire column is out of whack...but the actual ignition switch probably isn't the culprit.
Lock cylinders are cheap, I'd replace that and see if it fixes your problems. If not, then maybe look into getting a new steering column out of the salvage yard or something.
Didn’t explain where this other clip goes too behind the dash
I need to replace the ignition switch on my 1997 s10 blazer. would your video/instructions be the same for it. I have been told that I have to disable the air bag. will disconnecting the battery disable the airbag? thanks
Yes, disconnecting the battery will disable the airbag. However, it would be a good idea to pull the fuse for your airbag as well (just in case).
As for the s10 blazer being the same...I would think they are similar and you could follow these instructions as a rough guide to get by, but there will be some differences that you'll have to figure out along the way. I wish I could give you a more definite answer but I'm not totally sure what all the differences will be.
Midwest Garage thanks!
thank u for your response just found out my fuel pump is bad.
u see i was puttin the test light in the plug the i would turn the key to the on position but by the time i would go to see the test light. the light would turn off.
yes because it only stays on for 2 seconds now i know so what i did i ask my wife to look at the test light and yes i have power going to pump.
so tomorrow i will be swaping pumps.
do u recommend to empty the tank and clean it.
if so what can i use to clean it. once again thank you for your response
+Erick Solis You're very welcome! I would do a quick look in there with a flash light. If it looks like it needs cleaning, the easiest and best thing to do is simply rinse it with clean gasoline. Maybe throw a gallon in there and swish it around to rinse it out. Depending on where you live though, I'm betting it won't need to be cleaned at all.
I will do that and once again thank you for your time and for the videos.