railroad sam Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I have a 1987 MJ Metric Ton 4wd. Bought it new. Having problem with ignition switch. Air conditioner, turn signals and radio will not work when truck is running. Engine on. With key in accessory position and engine off all the above works. Sometimes they will work in key off position. Thinking I need to replace switch. Have done it before. Just hard getting switch and actuator rod in right position. Any suggestions or words from experiance would be appreciated. Thanks Railroad Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 haven't done one myself yet, but I do know it's possible to install them backwards. whoever did my 88 made it so the key turns towards you. weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Helps to lower the steering column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Great diagrams, Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronManche87 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I'm actually about to do this. How hard is it to remove the linkage/rod from the switch? I know I'm going to drop the column down to get more room but not sure how the switch comes off exactly. Had a heck of a time trying to find a video that really explains it. Also Pete, I do believe that whoever replaced your switch might have gotten the wrong one. There are two, one with tilt and one without tilt column. The difference between the two is they are opposites so the wrong one will Mount backwards.Sent from my LGMS210 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 2 hours ago, IronManche87 said: Also Pete, I do believe that whoever replaced your switch might have gotten the wrong one. There are two, one with tilt and one without tilt column. The difference between the two is they are opposites so the wrong one will Mount backwards. good to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronManche87 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 I'm actually about to do this. How hard is it to remove the linkage/rod from the switch? I know I'm going to drop the column down to get more room but not sure how the switch comes off exactly. Had a heck of a time trying to find a video that really explains it. Also Pete, I do believe that whoever replaced your switch might have gotten the wrong one. There are two, one with tilt and one without tilt column. The difference between the two is they are opposites so the wrong one will Mount backwards.Sent from my LGMS210 using Tapatalk I'm actually about to do this. How hard is it to remove the linkage/rod from the switch? Nevermind I figured it out super easy lol getting it adjusted was the tricky part but definitely easier with the column dropped. Sent from my LGMS210 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Pretty good thread Here on replacing and aligning the ignition switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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