Ignition Switch sticking? Bad? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ziptar · 03-10-2006, 09:01 PM

I was working on the 79 today and I noticed that the ignition switch is sticking, it doesn't return back srom start. I have to turn it back myself. What's worse I think the noise that I thought the tranny was making is actually the starter running, not sure though, noise goes away in drive, but when I put it in Park or step on the brake with it in drive the noise comes back.
I also thought my Temp gauge was bad it would peg on HOT, when I was fooling with the ignition switch I could finagle the key back far enough to get the gauge to read correctly, so again I think It's stuck in start. More often than not I'll turn the key back too far and the truck shuts off.

I sprayed some WD40 into the lock cylinder and it made a slight difference but it still doesn't spring back from the start position.

Any Ideas??

Slonaker · 03-10-2006, 10:26 PM

My tumbler has a spring on it that pulls it back. Maybe the spring is broken or missing. It is also greased up quite well. Maybe you just need to clean it up and grease it.

Slonaker

Ziptar · 03-11-2006, 08:53 AM

I'll give it a shot, I don't have a manual yet. Can some give me a quick walk through of the cylinder removal?

Prerunner1982 · 03-11-2006, 11:21 AM

also the ignition switch has some adjustment in it.. that may... or may not... help.

Slonaker · 03-12-2006, 01:58 AM

Follow hese instructions until you get to it...

http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html

Slonaker

03-10-2006, 09:01 PM	#1
Ziptar Diesel Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Beyond The Sun. Posts: 144	Ignition Switch sticking? Bad? I was working on the 79 today and I noticed that the ignition switch is sticking, it doesn't return back srom start. I have to turn it back myself. What's worse I think the noise that I thought the tranny was making is actually the starter running, not sure though, noise goes away in drive, but when I put it in Park or step on the brake with it in drive the noise comes back. I also thought my Temp gauge was bad it would peg on HOT, when I was fooling with the ignition switch I could finagle the key back far enough to get the gauge to read correctly, so again I think It's stuck in start. More often than not I'll turn the key back too far and the truck shuts off. I sprayed some WD40 into the lock cylinder and it made a slight difference but it still doesn't spring back from the start position. Any Ideas?? __________________ 1979 C-10 Silverado w/ Olds 5.7L Diesel

03-10-2006, 10:26 PM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Ignition Switch sticking? Bad? My tumbler has a spring on it that pulls it back. Maybe the spring is broken or missing. It is also greased up quite well. Maybe you just need to clean it up and grease it. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-11-2006, 08:53 AM	#3
Ziptar Diesel Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Beyond The Sun. Posts: 144	Re: Ignition Switch sticking? Bad? I'll give it a shot, I don't have a manual yet. Can some give me a quick walk through of the cylinder removal? __________________ 1979 C-10 Silverado w/ Olds 5.7L Diesel

03-11-2006, 11:21 AM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Ignition Switch sticking? Bad? also the ignition switch has some adjustment in it.. that may... or may not... help. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-12-2006, 01:58 AM	#5
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Ignition Switch sticking? Bad? Follow hese instructions until you get to it... http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

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