89 Laredo Ignition Switch gone bad?

A while back, my radio and wipers would occasionally quit working on me. Then, today my brake pump and electric windows stopped. I think it may be the ignition switch, because when the key is in the on position but not running...I can use my windows and hear the brake pump start (if I jiggle it just right). But as soon as I turn it over, I lose power to them again. The radio and wipers actually never quit today. Any ideas?

slabelle67 said:

A while back, my radio and wipers would occasionally quit working on me. Then, today my brake pump and electric windows stopped. I think it may be the ignition switch, because when the key is in the on position but not running...I can use my windows and hear the brake pump start (if I jiggle it just right). But as soon as I turn it over, I lose power to them again. The radio and wipers actually never quit today. Any ideas?

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The ignition switch (electrical part) is where I'd start looking, from what you're saying. It's on top of the steering column, down by the firewall. Takes about a half-hour to an hour to replace (depending on how big you are - if you're a big guy, you may find it easier if you remove the driver's seat first. That takes about five minutes...)

N.B. - the headlamp dimmer switch is retained with the same screws, and I don't recall how they're stacked. Pay attention - you don't want to reverse the two, or the operating rods for them won't quite work properly...