I decided to replace my ignition switch today (good thing I did, there were 2 burnt contacts and there was gappage between the plastic and metal parts) and after I got the new one installed, the movement in the switch is sloppy. It seems like it skips the "ON" position, I have to manually hold the key forward to the "ON" position to get the relays to click and the fuel pump to come on, otherwise the key just kind of falls back. Could the new switch be faulty, or maybe I just need a new lock cylinder as well?
Sounds like you got a bum quality switch. The detents are contained within it. I would try another one.
sounds like it could be either.. i would take the lock cylinder out and see if it has a lot of play.. if it's ok than i would exchange the switch for another
Well the lock cylinder was fine with the old switch in there. I'm thinking bad switch though. I know the switch's have a spring inside them and I think that may be the cause. I really need to get a Motorcraft switch, but right now I don't have the time to wait for one to be ordered. Looks like I will return this one for another.
I got BWD switch a Oreilly and it works great ...sounds like you got a bad one
that's right, the spring in these is in the switch.. i was thinking of my S10, it's in the lock cylinder.. i need to get away from chevys for a while.. :punchballs:
That's what mine was. And yes, it was a bad one. Got the new one in and all seems well.
Why, Yes you do....lol
when i get my 2 birds, all chevys will be put on the backburner lol