The ignition switch, which is normally on the steering edge and sometimes in the sprint, lets you governance the ignition step and activate the starter solenoid by turning a primary. It too gives you management over other electrical systems compatible the radio. A defective ignition switch may be duty-bound for any of the adjacent problems: the engine will not Eccentric person or depart, the engine Testament not shut off when the solution is turned off, or the starter Testament not disengage when the answer is returned to "Jog." Replacing the ignition switch is a quite straightforward procedure.
Instructions
1. Whether your ignition switch is on the dashboard, skip To pace 6. Otherwise, effect by removing the housing of the steering borderline by removing the fasteners that dominion it there--usually these are screws. Then remove the fasteners that connect the steering line to the sprint, normally nuts that Testament miss a socket wrench.
For a dash-mounted ignition switch, you must remove the tumbler (lock). Usually this means inserting a small piece of wire into the provided hole, turning the key and pulling the tumbler out. Then disconnect the wires and replace the ignition switch in reverse of removal. The ignition switch is usually on top of the steering column about halfway down.
3. Test the exposed ignition switch with a test light. Touch the test light to the "Start" terminal, and turn the key. The light should only glow when the key is in the "Start" position. When the key is in the "Run" position, the light should glow when touched to the "Run" terminal. When the key is in the "Off" position, the test light should not glow at all.
4. If the switch fails the test, replace it. Remove the small nuts that affix the ignition switch, and remove the faulty switch.
5. Install the new switch in reverse order of removal.
6.2. Alteration the steering wrinkle downward so that you get access to the lot of the column where the ignition switch is located. By hand, detach the electrical harness that is attached to the switch.
