chopper35nj Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I am having a problem when I start my truck (GM column) The truck starts fine but the power to the dash, head lights, tail lights and marker lights does not come on if I rotate the key a little bit forward a contact is made and the dash lights up. When the vehicle is cold it won't stay on but when it warms up it will stay on. I replaced the lock cylinder which was nice because I can now access the accessory function and it won't start without the key now, lol, but it did nothing to fix the a fore mentioned problem. When I was in the column I looked for, cleaned and put a dab of dielectric grease on any and all contacts that I could find. What am I missing? This feels like it could potentially be a dangerous condition. Help Please Thanx Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Probably the ignition switch, it's connector, or it's mis-aligned. Ignition switch, p/n J3250576, available at Rockauto and others.Ignition switch alignment:Fig. 2: Ignition switch rod positioningOn non-tilt columns:Move the ignition switch slider to the OFF unlocked position (move the slider all the way down, then back two clicks). The remote rod hole in the ignition switch slider should now be centered.Insert the remote rod in the ignition switch slider hole and install the ignition switch on the steering column. Tighten the attaching screws to 35 inch lbs. (4 Nm).On tilt columns:Insert the ignition key in the lock cylinder and turn the cylinder to the OFF unlocked position.Move the ignition switch downward to eliminate any slack and tighten the attaching screws to 35 inch lbs. (4 Nm).Install any components removed for switch access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper35nj Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 OK, now I'm going to sound like a complete idiot, but... that does not look familiar. Is it at the bottom of the column on the left or inside the column??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 On top of the column down near the base. You'll have to drop the column to get to it, easy two bracket rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Follow the ignition switch actuator rod............. This link will save you some time: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/basic-maintenance-ignition-switch-1226376/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper35nj Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Excellent!! Thank you guys so much. I was worried that I had a "real" wiring problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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