Ignition Switch not working properly

[knever3]

I have a used steering column going in sometime, but I have some questions.  I feel I don't have the current one adjusted correctly.  I replaced the ignition switch a while back and made sure the brown connector wasn't melted.  I never had ACC power, when I turn the switch back, nothing happens, no radio.  I replaced the switch and tried adjusting, but still no ACC power.  The radio comes on and stays on during crank, so that is supposed to be on ACC power.  Maybe I have the wires wrong on the ignition?  I will need to verify colors to the plugs.

 

Does your radio work when you turn the key back to ACC?  Does it stay on during crank?  I want to get this nailed down before pulling it apart.

[AnotherOldJeepGuy]

Originally my ACC position did turn on the radio.  Then roughly 10yr back my truck would not start, and the shop replaced the ignition switch.  From that point forward and still today, nothing happens when in ACC position.  Unfortunately since I don't use ACC that much, it was quite some time from when that shop repair was done and beyond the repair warranty, so attempting a fix on my own is currently on the to-do list, but low priority.

 

I don't remember if it was on during crank, I would assume no, but you know the risk of assumption...

 

Please post your fix, I may copy it!

[knever3]

After some poking around the internet it looks like the radio is supposed to work with the HVAC on ACC.  During crank both should shut off while the key is fully forward, then when returned to RUN the ACC accessories should be energized once again.  I think I have a mis-adjusted ignition switch.  I found an adjustment procedure that I will do when I install my steering column.  For some reason I couldn't for the life of me get the key in the correct position and ACC to work, so I think I gave up at some point and just settled for what it is.  That won't be the case the next time around!!

 

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