changing ignition switch

utahxjer · Dec 5, 2003

Hey my bud's 87' xj's ignition is acting up. When he wiggles the swtich some of the electronics don't work like the: heater, a/c, radio, blinkers, horn.

Does he need a new ignition or is it something else? Electrical?

thanks

4xBob · Dec 5, 2003

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is at the bottom of the steering column, operated by a rod down from the key cylinder. They do eventually give up the ghost.....cheap to replace, they are a standard GM type. I would start by checking that the rod moves the switch, and look at the contacts. If those check out, replace the switch. Anybody know a good switch test procedure? 4xBob

utahxjer · Dec 5, 2003

Re: Ignition Switch

4xBob said:
The ignition switch is at the bottom of the steering column, operated by a rod down from the key cylinder. They do eventually give up the ghost.....cheap to replace, they are a standard GM type. I would start by checking that the rod moves the switch, and look at the contacts. If those check out, replace the switch. Anybody know a good switch test procedure? 4xBob

thanks Bob

LT1XJ · Dec 5, 2003

yw ir a vcirly chcap part+and easy to replace. It sounds like that is what is probably going on. Some people will tell yn| that you need to drop`uhe colÔmn, but`iavd nefmr had to.
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