I m having an issue with my ignition switch. It won't spring back to the run position by itself I have to turn it back manually or the starter stays engaged. Other than that all functions work just fine. Any ideas as to what could be the issue? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks John
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you need to replace the actual ignition switch itself it's down near the bottom of the steering column. the spring inside is broken.
Ok I will give that a try but I just looked at a switch for a tilt column and there isn't a spring in that one just indent positioning. Didn't know if there was a spring in the column on the actuator rod itself and thanks for the reply. I appriciate that. John
t01blaze is right and there is no difference with a switch for a tilt column and a non-tilt, they all have a spring
Ok removed the switch and it seems like it's fine. I will replace it anyway however it seems like the actuator rod is binding what is needed to be done to free that up. Thanks John
With the ignition switch removed you can put a small flat blade screwdriver in to where the linkage hooks on and work it through the positions see if the ignition switch springs back from crank.
With the ignition switch removed you can cycle the ignition key and make sure that it key switch and the linkage moves smoothly.
With the ignition switch removed you can cycle the ignition key and make sure that it key switch and the linkage moves smoothly.
The rubbing might be ok, how does the ignition switch spring feel when working it by hand with a small screwdriver?
Maybe the rod got bent somehow? I have a spare ignition rod for a non tilt column if you want it.
Just to make sure we're on the same page, stick a small pocket screwdriver in the ignition switch like this, and move it towards you holding it as orientated in the picture. The last position should be spring loaded and moderately difficult to move into. ( the picture below shows the switch in the "off" position )
Close up
Maybe the rod got bent somehow? I have a spare ignition rod for a non tilt column if you want it.
Just to make sure we're on the same page, stick a small pocket screwdriver in the ignition switch like this, and move it towards you holding it as orientated in the picture. The last position should be spring loaded and moderately difficult to move into. ( the picture below shows the switch in the "off" position )
Close up
The switch seems to have more than adaquite tension to spring the switch from start to run when doing as you pictured. The car sat for a number of years without any activity. Don't know if that would cause any of this. But when moving the rod like I stated to you it definetely feels like it's scraping or grinding for lack of a better description. Maybe the new rod would make a difference. Never know till you try I guess. Thanks again for taking the time for this issue. John
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