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[GMCnet] changing out the ignition switch [message #281617]

Tue, 07 July 2015 07:17

mjbourgon

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Good morning all
My friend and fellow gmc owner has to replace the ignition switch in his
coach. What is the easiest way to do this, and are there adjustments I
need to watch out for.
Thanks
Marcel in Santa Teresa, N.M.
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Re: [GMCnet] changing out the ignition switch [message #281619 is a reply to message #281617]

Tue, 07 July 2015 07:46

C Boyd

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http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/s-10-steering-wheel-caddy-conversion/p48874-ignition-switch.html
The ignition switch is on the lower part of the steering column and held on with two screws and is adjustable. Sometimes the switch will wear out of adjustment. Try loosening the screws a little and slide the switch a little and see if it will engage. The lowest switch is the neutral safety / back up light switch and needs to be adjusted also, I usually put selector in reverse and adjust the safety switch to where the back up lights are on then tighten. Both switches can be replaced with column in coach, just got to stand on your head.

mjbourgon wrote on Tue, 07 July 2015 08:17

Good morning all
My friend and fellow gmc owner has to replace the ignition switch in his
coach. What is the easiest way to do this, and are there adjustments I
need to watch out for.
Thanks
Marcel in Santa Teresa, N.M.
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Re: [GMCnet] changing out the ignition switch [message #281629 is a reply to message #281619]

Tue, 07 July 2015 09:24

Harry

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Isn't the ignition switch where the key goes in?
If so, it's not a hard job to replace. You need a steering wheel puller with the tool that pushes down in the small plate to remove a spring type ring.

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Re: [GMCnet] changing out the ignition switch [message #281643 is a reply to message #281629]

Tue, 07 July 2015 11:21

Bullitthead

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The key goes in the lock cylinder. The cylinder turns and moves a rod that actuates the switch, which is farther down the column, like Chuck said.

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.

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