Thanks. I'm glad it was helpful. Yes that's the nice thing about watching different people do the same job. Different people come up with different ways to make the same job easier. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
@@WayneSallee-comTech I was a tech years ago and also managed shops over 25 years in the field and I always said that you can always learn something no matter how long or old you've been doing something !
@@1964rmcc That is so true. The more you know, the more you know how little you know, and the less you know, the less you realize how little you know. And the best way to sharpen your skills is to teach. When people get stuck on thinking that they don't need to learn anymore, is when stupidity sets in. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Good video, I appreciate your old school approach and thank you for not drowning out your content with music like so many on ytube do. Good Job! Thank yoiu
Yes, I hate it when people put music on the videos. Another thing too is when people put words instead of voice; I did that on this video, apologizing for the poor auto-focus, but now if I need to inject more info, or make a correction, I do it with voice. It's hard to watch a video when you are trying to read text. Though text is useful for comparing stats at a glance, or helping the user get the correct spelling, or pointing to a spot. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
My many thanks to you sir. Had to swap switch in my 84 year old mother's 03 trail blazer. Watched a few RUclips videos, and yours was the one. 15 minutes total time. Piece of cake!!! Someone else commented that taking the whole dash apart was ridiculous. That is absolutely correct! Thanks again!!!! Edit. Because you forgot to put the wires back in the little clip, I didn't! Lol. Thanks again
Glad it helped you. I usually like doing things the simpler way, but then some times I like to do things the hard way. :-) The manufactures like making it harder for us. That clip is easy to forget. I'm glad that my mistake helped you to not forget. Often in life we can learn more from peoples mistakes than we can from people success. This ignition switch is so much easier to replace than the ones they put in the older cars, and less expensive too. So it's one thing that the manufactures have improved. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Thanks, I 'm glad it helped. That's the nice thing about watching different people do the same job on. You can pic the method you like best, sometimes mixing a little from different methods. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
@@WayneSallee-comTech absolutely! I agree. That's why I watch more than 1 video whenever it comes to any repairs on my vehicles. Then I combine what I've learned from them all, and put it to work. Thanks again!!
I am not a mechanic but I watched your vid and was able to complete the repair myself without having to take it to a garage. Thanks for the help and going through it step by step.
Hi Wayne, I just replaced my ignition switch on my 2005 Trailblazer with the help of your video. I put in a AC Delco from Rockauto.com, It was less than $30.00. My problem was the ignition was frozen. After a mechanic but in a new switch some time ago, it still didn't work right. With the key out and in the off position the slightest tap on the ignition area would turn on the battery indicator light and gear selector light. I complained and they told me it had something to do with the steering column. They charged me $368.00. Now with the new switch everything things is back to normal. Thanks again, I couldn't have done it without you. Jake
Thank you for your post. It's great how in this day and age, we are able to watch other people do a repair, often showing an easier way to do something than what the manufacture suggests. And being able to watch several people do the same repair, getting different tips from different videos. I prefer to do all possible repairs myself for the very reason you described. We all make mistakes, but so many auto shops are used to being able to tell the customers anything, and the customer knows no different. And then if I make a mistake, I know it, and learn from it. The other thing is that auto problems can some times be so intermittent that the problem is better troubleshooted ourselfs, as we are the one driving it. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com
when I replaced mine I thought everything was perfect and I pulled the key out wiggled the ignition and battery did come on so I pull the ignition switch out move the wheel one tooth forward put it pushed it back in, and it fixed that.
Hi Wayne and Jacob. Thanks for your insights and online store for the part. I have a 08 Chevy TB LT. I looked on Rockauto and what is the part number please? I want to ensure I have the correct part for my ignition switch part. Any assistance would be very help and appreciated. If you have any other suggestions with other online auto stores it would be very helpful. Thank you again.
I have a 2008 Trailblazer and the interior is the same. THANK YOU for the awesomely informative video. Worked like a charm! I pulled a 1682 code and the temp gage would stop working after a couple of miles from start up. Done in a half hour start to finish!
Thanks. Glad it was a help. These ignition switches are so much easier and quicker and less expensive than they were with the older vehicles. Years ago I had older vehicle that had an ignition switch where the plastic housing of the switch was cracking, So instead of going through the great trouble and expense of replacing it, I just wrapped it in fiberglass epoxy. And that held up for the life of the vehicle. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com
Thank you so much Wayne for the video! Took off the lower plastic and made the switch change in about 10 minutes! I didn't even disconnect the battery... Lined up the gears as you instructed and walla.. DONE! You sir are a steely eyed missle man. :-)
Thank you. Not disconnecting the battery makes it more fun. :-) Then if someone connects it aligned way off, the starter could crank constantly until the electrical plug is disconnected. So for anyone else that prefers not to disconnect the battery, be ready to quickly disconnect the plug. :-) What is also fun, is when I don't turn off the power, when replacing ballasts in florescent lighting fixtures next to the window during a lightning storm. :-) Turning off the power just takes all the fun out of it. :-) Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
No, my problem was an intermittent hard transmission shift. Turning the key off and back on again would fix it for a while. The switch was sometimes failing to connect the transmission to the communication so that the transmission would know how fast the engine was running. What symptoms you get will depend on what part of the switch is failing, as it is several switches in one. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
This video is awesome! Drove home from work and my service 4wd and abs lights popped, 4wd failed to engage as well as ac and heat did not come on. Swapped a new battery, issues still existed. Read on forums that this is a notorious issue. Followed this video and made the fix in less than 30 minutes. Thank you!
Thanks, this was very helpful, my brother-in-law's trailblazer had the ABS, Parking Brake and Service 4WD lights on, plus the blower motor for the heating and air conditioning was only working every once in a great while. After checking to make sure the battery and charging system was working properly, we replaced the ignition switch and all those symptoms went away.
Thanks, I'm glad it helped get the trailblazer working again. Before it gets that bad, turning the ignition off, and back on will often get things working again, and give a clue that the ignition switch is likely failing. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Thanks Bruce. I enjoy making things easier for people. And seeing how things can be done in a more efficient way. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Thank you! Got stuck yesterday, fixed it today in my driveway $40 part caused so much trouble ...plastic part was a little bit of a PITA but finally got it off!
About to do the job on a 2002, just like in the video. I transcribed the steps you describe for myself. Putting them here in case anyone else likes printing off a list of steps: 0) Disconnect battery 1) Tilt steering wheel all the way up 2) Pull the tilt lever straight out (may have to pull hard) 3) Pull down the trim on the key side of the column, then on the other side a) once it's loose, there are little tabs in the dash that must be released b) there may be two screws holding it up, check those first c) push the trim down towards engine, then it should come all the way out 4) There are two tabs on the ignition switch that hold it into place a) unclip the wire that is attached to the ignition switch before pulling it down b) use a screwdriver to release the two tabs and let ignition switch come down c) release the ignition connector from the ignition switch with a screwdriver 5) Align the new switch's innards to be in the same position as the old switch's innards 6) Barely set the electrical connection where it goes, then align the switch where it belongs before tightening the connection. 7) Reconnect the battery, make sure the truck works correctly. Especially ensure that the truck is off when the key is "off". Reverse steps 3->2->1 to finish the job.
I DID IT!!!!!!!! THANK YOU WAYNE SALLEE!!!! Everything came apart just like in the video!!! Thanks to your tips, I was able to remove the switch and cable with a screwdriver and it slid out just as you showed! I put in the new switch, heard my "clicks" and BOOM, she fires right up!!!! I can't thank you enough for your video! NOW! do you have a video showing a easy way to change the ECT sensor on a 2008 Trailblazer??? How about a thermoastat?? Take care and thanks again!!!!!!!!!! PS- It took about 20 minutes!
Glad it helped. I have not produced any videos on the coolant sensor, or the thermostat. I hate the way they did the thermostat, it's near the bottom, and the metal pipe / thermostat, is a 1 piece unit. It's a bit of a pain to remove from what I have watched on RUclips. My trailblazer had the thermostat on top like it should be. I do recommend using silicone grease when reinstalling the radiator hoses. It makes removal later, so much easier. My Video on using silicone on radiator hose: ruclips.net/video/csSlqegMbrM/видео.html Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
I'm glad the video has helped you well. Why are you having to replace the ignition switch so many times? Have you taken the bad ignition switch apart to see what switch is burning out? Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
@@WayneSallee-comTech I can turn on ignition without starting and dash lights will flash/gauges go down then back up. Start vehicle they still flash for a second then stop. Put it in drive no flashing begin driving then will flash again for a second or so...then its usually ok thru the trip. I can start the vehicle later that day and all is ok no dash lights flashing and gauges are fine. Wondering if its a bad ground in the gauge cluster?
@@moparguy37 It's not the ignition switch. Do a google search for common problems with trailblazer instrument cluster. There are some common problems like what you are describing. After finding the common problems, how to identify them, and how to fix them, take the instrument cluster out and see what's happening. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
2008 with 145,000 miles, Intermittent no-start and ALWAYS when my wife was out and about, stranded. I took it to the dealer twice and after $220.00 they said nothing was wrong, but said they'd replace the switch for another &210.00. This took me 25 minutes and $27.00 for the part. I did have to drop the lower panel a few inches under the steering wheel to get at the rubber straps, but, 4 bolts and it dropped. Upon dismantling the old switch, I saw the contacts were burned and pitted. Keeping my fingers crossed.
@@paulziegler9688 Sounds like the 2008 requires a tad bit more work than the 2002. I'm glad that fixed it. The burning up could be caused by something else, though it is likely that the oxidation was the cause. As the oxidation takes place, there is more resistance, and more resistance creates hot spots, that creates more oxidation that causes more heat, that causes pitting. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
I have a 2003 Trailblazer, I just replaced the ignition switch because my instrument gauge clusters would work on and off along with the windows, locks, radio all would work on and off. Trailblazer still cranked and started no problem. After replacement it will not even try to crank. I double checked the ignition switch and made sure it was in the right position.
@@xDewDropx There is probably nothing wrong with both ignition switches. You might have a bad connection or bad wire, that got wiggled when you replaced the ignition switch. Start checking voltage, and see where the break is. It was probably barely making connection, and higher amps will make better connections by sparking a connection.
Thanks for the video... After changing all the HVAC fuses, blower motor resister and nothing worked. Who would have known to change the ignition switch to fix the heater fan controls, ABS light, brake light and 2 other traction control lights.
Glad it helped. Yes when several things go wrong at the same time, there is usually a common denominator. But when you purchase a car with a number of problems, you don't know if they all started failing at the same time, or over time. Then in that case I look at all the problems, and consider if there are a group of problems that could have a common denominator. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
I'm glad that it helped. Was it affecting other things besides the AC? If not, then it might be a coincidence that the AC is now working. What kind of symptoms were you having? Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
I assume that you are talking about the large panel under the steering. Yes, it would make it a little easier, but then that is more to take off and put back on. And so it is quicker to leave it on. But anytime some thing is proving troubling to get to, then take more stuff off. No point in spending a ton of time when simply removing something else would make it easier.
Great info on replacement! My interior and exterior lights are having a sort of strobe effect dimming after the car is on. A lot of forums are pointing to the ignition switch being the culprit. Any input of it being the cause of dimming lights after startup?
It looks like Communist Google hid your post for 2 years, and has now decided to show it. I'm thinking that the flickering lights are caused by something else, that is affected by the vibration of your engine. I guess that now that it has been 2 years, you have probably figured it out. What was the cause?
If it's the ignition switch thats the problem, will you still here the bell going off when you turn the key to the on position, or will that sound not work either? Just wondering... My bell is not making any noise... it's obvious the battery is till good.... but nothing when you turn the key.
The bell sound is played out of your driver side speaker, not out of any other speaker. If your driver side speaker does not work, you will not hear the dinging sound. Does your car start? Is there anything else that causes you to think that your ignition switch is a problem? And yes, it's stupid how GM put the chime sound output to just 1 speaker.
Communist Google shadow banned my reply, so I am re-posting my reply here: The bell sound is played out of your driver side speaker, not out of any other speaker. If your driver side speaker does not work, you will not hear the dinging sound. Does your car start? Is there anything else that causes you to think that your ignition switch is a problem? And yes, it's stupid how GM put the chime sound output to just 1 speaker.
Ok so I have a 05 Silverado and I’m thinking bout replacing the switch. The problem I’m having is, the truck will just shut off randomly, go into reduced engine mode, dash lights just flicker and the truck sometime don’t start it will crank but not fully start. Thanks
It's probably not the ignition switch. A typical symptom of a bad ignition switch is that you put the key in, and turn the key, and things don't work right, then you turn the key off, and try again, and it works. But I would not completely rule out the ignition switch. Does turning the ignition switch on and off, make any difference?
@@mazzy1820 If the pattern has been that it used to work fine, then would at random it would start giving this situation, but turning the key off, and back on fixed the problem, only to mess up again later, then, it could be the ignition switch.
On the new ignition switch, move the gear back and forth to familiarize yourself with what it looks like, and then move it into the same position as the other. If it helps, you can put 2 marks with a marker on the old ignition switch gear, to mark the left and the right side, so that you can move the gear to look at where it is, without forgetting it's original position. Taking a picture of it after marking it, can help too, to remember it's original position. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
nice watch. casio dbc-xxx? i am learning my way around cars, i even have done an engine swap just using youtube and my tears before but i dont know most of the basics. my question is this: would a broken ignition switch cause the interlock solenoid to not actuate? i cant press the thumb lock on the shifter in to move it out of park. i tore the console out and removed the interlock solenoid so i can get around. anyways i thought for sure the interlock solenoid was bad, but i swapped a known good one in and it too doesnt actuate. seems like things should make clicking noises when you press on the brake i have nothing. random bit of side info: for a couple of years i would occasionally get chimes like a door is open or something when no door is open, thinking maybe ignitions switch problems?. i bought this used and it has an after market stereo maybe that weird little box that satisfies the alarm system and stereo nonsense is bad? also, this issue with the interlock solennoid used to blow a fuse under the hood called "backup", i would replace the fuse then i could drive it for 6 more months until it blows the fuse. as i said its not blowing the fuse any more its just not telling the interlock solenoid to do its job. while i do have a second trailblazer i borrow parts from in these occasions, i am going to try brake liight switch then this ignition switch. i know i can bypass this permanently but i am an idiot, that safety mechanism is for me
It sounds like you have a bad break switch. If it does not get a signal from the break switch it won't let you change gears. My watch is a Casio dbm 150. It was manufactured in 1991, and I purchased it in 1992. I have had to nurse it along to keep it going. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Hi, Wayne@SalleeTech, i have a 2003 tb, and rite after i paid it off the dash board lights go wacky, off and on, all of them except the speedo and tack, if i hit the top of dash, all the lites and gauges would work, i just recently took the top of the plastic off and the wire harness thats on the other side of ignition, i touch that and my truck will shut off, and if i dont touch it, then it starts, do u think its my ignition too, also my drivers side speaker dont work and my dinger dont go off either, but drives and runs, as long as i dont touch those wires, what do u think it is, when i hit dash all gauges and lights work but then go rite back down to nothing working, any suggestions ????? thanks for reading.
Swap the driver side speaker with the passenger side speaker. The dinger only goes to the driver side speaker. Your guage console is bad. Your ignition switch is good. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
I have a equinox 2016 ... code 1682 it drove fine then I get home and didn’t drive it for a couple days and Remote starter won’t work out the key I. And it cranks but won’t start . Will replacing the ignition work ? I changed starter , spark plugs , checked relays any help
Do a google search to find out what that code means. Your ignition switch is turning on the starter, now check to see if you have power going to your fuel pump, and/or check for fuel pressure. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Yes, it could be or you purchased a defective ignition switch. Did the things work before, that don't work now? If so, try putting the old switch in, and see how it operates, and then put the new one back in, and see how it operates.
@@philrider6933 Some people are so quick to throw out the old part after replacement, but I always keep the old part for a long time, for this very reason. Did you get things figured out?
There are a lot of different symptoms that a bad ignition switch can cause. But "key in ignition code" is not one of them. There is another switch right there where your key goes in; it's real small. That is what is causing your problem, or you have a short in your wiring. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Wayne!!!! I was reading through the comments and saw playerfortee had said that they thought their lack of air conditioning coincided with their ignition switch. I am having the exact same problem. My temp gage has been bottoming out, rendering my air conditioning useless and I am also having problems with my ignition engaging. Coincidence??? Or could I have 2 different problems?? Amy.
I have a 08 tb and I am trying to figure out why the car won't turn over but will turn on. We had this replaced a couple months ago could have gone bad this quick or could have just been a bad one and and I have to do the replacement again
It probably was not bad to begin with. Did you keep the old part? Could be a starter solenoid problem. Intermittent problems can fool you when you replace a part assuming that it was bad. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Best video I've seen on replacement,but NOBODY says what style screws star, phillips hex square, at 70 my vision isn't what it used to so it would be nice to know ahead of time. guess I just have guess until I hit the right one.
I'm glad it was helpful. I don't remember what type of screws they were. I wish my vision now at 49 was what it was at 40. Amazing how much of a difference 9 years makes. And I don't like carrying reading glasses around. Too bad human growth hormones are so expensive. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
You might need a hex screw driver bit. But most vehicles don't have that screw in them. You will need a small flat head screw driver, and a tiny flat head screw driver. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Hey Wayne I have a question,I'm having the anti theft stopping from starting my car ,it says I need a new new ignition switch cause of the contacts, causing the anti theft to kick in, does that sound about right, if I replace this my suv Yukon 2001 will stay running instead of shutting off immediately, or do I have to have my Yukon anti theft reprogramed
There is no need to reprogram anything when replacing your ignition switch. It's just a set of switches. At least that's true with the Trailblazer. It's getting crazy the way manufactures are trying to make it harder, and harder to repair. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Good video, I have a 2004 silverado and i put on the new ignition switch and it all works correctly but when i turn the key off now, all of the accessories turn off except for the radio and it draining my battery, any ideas?
Is the new ignition switch behaving differently than the old one? Does the radio turn off when you open the door? Does the door switch work? Also never throw out the old ignition switch until your are really really sure that you don't want it anymore. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
@@KyleReese26 Glad you got it working. If the car computer systems were made the way they should be, they would tell you exactly what was wrong. Instead of making cars more difficult to work on, they would make them easier to work on. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
WayneSalleeTech haha yea that’s true. and right as i day i got it working, the truck is completely dead now. it’s not the radio anymore, i’m wondering if it could be a bad lock cylinder that’s causing the switch to be out of place every time i turn the key causing some sort of electronic to not stay on. I really have no idea
@@KyleReese26 What you need to do is an amp draw test. Connect an amp meter between the battery and one of the terminals, and see how many amps it is drawing. I actually installed a wire that goes into my car that allows me to to the test from inside if I want to. Close all doors, and set the security with the key fob. See how many amps it's drawing, and see how long it takes for the amps to go down after a few minutes. For example on my car when I did a test: Normal amp draw test: 1.624 amps at first .012 am after 10 sec 1.65 am after secure lock .012 am after 10 sec. 4.5 after unlock 2.98 after couple seconds .080 " .012 " 1.66 after door open. .055 few secs with door open. .022 " 1.651 door closed .080 .012 .004 after removing usb charger When you find a problem, then the next step is to test the voltage across the fuses until you find a fuse that give a high voltage reading indicating high amps. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Hey Wayne, I've got an 06 Envoy w/ 4.2 L engine, with an engine stall, no code situation. Car is just going along the road, and shuts down and no codes come up, no engine light. It always restarts but this is a dangerous situation I'd like to fix. I checked the timing solenoid connection for oil, it was clean. I've cleaned the throttle body, replaced cam shaft sensor, put in a used fuse box under the hood ( as new ones are no longer available) , tomorrow I'm changing the ignition switch. I hear the crank shaft sensor can sometimes be a problem too. ..any other suggestions besides the one I don't want to hear? PCM ? or scrap the darn thing? Thanks.
I don't think it's the ignition switch. I have 2 separate similar issues. The car never stalls, but acts like it's trying to. Same thing with the no codes. Though a $1,000 scan tool might find the problem. : 1) The motor does a quick skip at random, at idle, and quickly recovers. It only happens at idle. 2) The voltage drops at idle and slowly goes back up. It only happens at idle. I suspect the throttle position sensor, but I am not going to buy a whole new throttle body just to replace a stupid sensor that might be bad. Chevy ripped us off by making the throttle body sensor not replaceable. It's also a sliding wire type instead of the more dependable Hall Effect type. It's been like that since I purchased the car years ago, and has only gotten slightly worse. But it's an annoying reminder that it will eventually get worse. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
With older cars one could adjust the idle screw to help with such problems. But not with this car. Does your car stall at idle, or when you are giving it gas. At what stage does it stall? Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
@@WayneSallee-comTech I agree Wayne, That TPS should be replaceable. Well replaced the ignition switch this morning anyway, and drove it probably 20 miles with no stalling (yet), but now the stabiltrak light flashes after driving it a while on dry clear roads.. Another problem to diagnose. Appreciate your feedback.
Awesome instructional video I have a big issue My 2004 Chevy almost got stolen at a parking lot 😢 from a mall I notice that my switch was damage so I replaced it . I few days later I notice that my battery was draining down on me So I notice the switch does not go back to its proper position acc 😢 I really need help please
Ok it's important to be clear as to whether you are talking about the ignition switch, or the lock. If the switch is working properly, but the lock just does not turn all the way, then one temporary option would be to disconnect the ignition switch each time you are going to be parked for a while. I don't have any experience with dealing with the lock. Do you still have the old lock? Was the old lock draining the battery too? Did the old lock also not go back all the way? It's always good to hold on to the old parts for a while. Communist Google has been shadow banning me, so I am now also on odysee.
I'm glad you liked it. And to think that some little common sparrows have managed to get so much attention. :-) Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
i have an 03 tb. the other day my wife said she turned the car off but it didnt turn off. hasnt happened since. but i have been noticed i have to to turn the key harder to turn it on. could that be sign of thr ignition switch goin bad?
Having to turn the key harder could be the ignition switch. Easy way to tell would be to remove the ignition switch, and then try turning the key. The ignition switch does normally give you your spring back pressure. But if it turns rough like it's hanging then it's probably the lock, especially if you feel roughness even with the ignition switch out, then it's the lock. So take the ignition switch out, and see what happens. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Hey bud.. I have an 03 envoy with the 4.2 bought it two days ago. Day after I bought it showed it to my son drove around block all was good. Sat idling for like 2 mins it died and won't start. Jumping the two pins to see if fuel pump kicks in.. it does.. Lots of pressure at the filter.. The one thing that don't check out is the power from PCM pin when key is on.. No power to the PCM pin of relay when key is on.. What could stop that? Any help is appreciated. One other thing.. Pump does not prime when key is turned on either..
The ignition switch going out is usually intermittent to slowly becoming more of a problem, so if switching it on and off several times does not get any results, then it's probably not the ignition switch. Does the engine crank? Have you checked all of the fuses and relays? What two pins did you jump to get the fuel pump to kick in? Was it the fuel pump relay? Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Yeah cranks great.. And yes jumped two pins in the fuel pump relay spot to get pump to kick in. The main 12 volt pin has power and the ground has a ground,, Running jumper from main twelve volt diagonally to the other pin kicks in fuel pump. How ever the pin coming from the PCM which should have power when I turn key on does not get power.. I think what ever is causing it is stopping me from getting spark too because with the pressure built up from jumping fuel pump it still won't fire.
@@dragonz868 I hate the way the spark plugs are. With my suburban it was so easy to check for spark. But you are probably right about there not being any spark. I don't have any real answer for you. It looks like you are already going in the right direction. It's a matter of following the path of where you have power to where you don't have power, or vise versa, to find the point of failure. I'm guessing that something fried. Any check engine codes? Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Move them with your finger to match the gears on the one you removed from the car. Basically they are almost all the way to the end. It might even work, if you just moved them all the way to the end, and installed it, but I'd advise setting it to match the one taken out. This is all assuming that your key is in the off position. The opposite end of the gear setting is obviously the starter switch as it has a very strong spring resistance. There is a big flat area at the end where the off position is. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
I got it. I took the two small connectors out, took the switch out, and left the key out. Battery was on. I rotated the gears until I saw no lights on the dash. (These gears click into place so there's no need to find them). There were two areas where no lights were on the dash,. The first one didn't work. The second one did. All is fine now.
Glad that you got it. What year is your vehicle? It sounds like your ignition switch is a little different. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
I have a 05 tb lights dim an rpms drop in idle when I push any of the window switches headlights also flicker while driving sometimes has new battery and alternator could this switch cause my issues
No it's not the ignition switch. That's a run-on sentence. It' hard to tell exactly what you are saying. What exactly are you saying? Obviously you have an electrical problem. A lot of GM cars are bad about that. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Yes I prefer to do everything on my car myself so that I know that it was done right. And if I do make a mistake, I know what happened. Often mechanics are in such a hurry to do the job, that they don't do it right, or they mess something else up in the process. And intermediate problems are definitely easier to troubleshoot when it's your car. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Wayne?...I appreciate your help here, ive read some problems of others & you sound like you know what youre doing, so thank you!...I enjoyed watching you explain a few things...My original problem on my 2002 trailblazer (156,000 miles) was my stereo wouldnt turn off, I didnt realize when I got out of the car that it was still playing, so it drained my battery...then my security light would come on randomly, then if you hit the lock button (random) to lock the doors it would pop back up & unlock...does that sound to you like an ignition switch?...im desperate!..Thank you, I appreciate your time!
No that's definitely not an ignition switch problem. The only way that all those problems could be related would be the computer, or one of the computer modules, but even that I doubt. They are probably all separate problems. The lock problem could be water getting into the switch. GM has had some problems with water getting into some of the door switches. As for the security lights, I assume you are talking about the lights that turn on when you open the door. You probably have a failing switch ( a different switch I assume you know where those switches are at). Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Glove box switches tend to be bad about turning the glove box light on when you don't know it, so I disconnect those things since they are not needed, and a flash light usually works better anyway. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
There is also another switch for the key that is not the ignition switch. It let's the computer know that the key is in the ignition to keep you from locking your keys in ignition. That will cause your lock to lock, then unlock. That switch could be going bad. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
And if that switch is causing your door to lock, then unlock, then you will also notice that when you take your key out of the ignition, and open the door, you will hear the chime warning you that your key is in the ignition even though it is not in the ignition. If you get that false chime, then you know where that problem is. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
@@WayneSallee-comTech I believe that switich was replaced, its the switch that came with keys!..I dont know, theres so many!..i have a phone, would you call me?..if not i understand..ty:)
Thank u, great video! All good here except when I put back the plastic covering. Typical plastic Chevy crap didn't line up. But at least my heater controls work and service 4x4 dummy light is off.
Thanks. Did you try taking the cover back off and looking at it? There is a little tab on the inside of the cover that likes to get in the way, and get bent. Video location 2:41 . I don't think I ever pointed it out in the video, but you can see 2 pieces sticking up inside at this point in the video. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
It could be. To find out, next time it does that, disconnect the ignition switch. If that turns the car off, then the ignition switch is bad. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
At 4min 20sec when I popped mine with the screw driver I broke the plastic tab that pops out of the ignition switch. Does anyone know the name of that part so I can look for a replacement?
The ignition switch and the lock are 2 totally different things. You can change the ignition switch even if the key is stuck in the lock. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Wayne, Just bought a 2003 TB for my daughter yesterday. Today the battery light stayed on ,very dim, but on. one of the constant comments I hear is the ignition switch going bad. HAve you encountered this?
It's probably the instrument cluster. Does everything else in the instrument cluster work properly? Does turning the ignition on and off make any difference? Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
@@superbeefinder It's probably the instrument cluster. Does everything else in the instrument cluster work properly? Does turning the ignition on and off make any difference? Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Can you tell me if this is the problem I'm having with wife's truck the key is stuck on willnt come alway back so I can't get the key out so it's killing the batter
Well it's always good to proofread before submitting. Yes a bad ignition switch can drain your battery, but more often than not, it will fail with an open connection instead of a closed connection. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Is this what i need to do if my car doesn’t start after turning my key? My gauges on the dash start to erratically jump up and down and then when i go to twist the key my car is just non responsive
It could be. Have you noticed this to have slowly gotten worse over a period of time? Have you noticed that things would not work right, but if you turned the key off and did it again, things worked? If so, it's probably the ignition switch. Some times the gauge cluster goes bad, and causes that kind of behavior. But more often it's the ignition switch. If it turns out to not be the ignition switch, then it is probably your gauge cluster. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to have to invest in a Bluetooth microphone so that I get less background distractions. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com
Hi Wayne, it seems very interesting your video, I have a TB EX 2004, and I stop hearing the chimes, then my CD or radio doesn't sound, the gas gauge it's some kind of erratic and now the driver window is not working...may I think the problem is the ignition switch?
For the 2002 Trailblazer, the chime goes through the driver side speaker only, so those 2 problems are probably the same. The other 2 problems are separate. So it's probably 3 separate problems. And I don't think it's an ignition switch problem. Actually it might be 2 separate problems. The driver side speaker, and driver side door, could be the same problem. Take a look at the switch box in the driver side door. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
@@WayneSallee-comTech Thanks Wayne, I did check the Driver door speaker and its ok, still the chime and the radio goes on and of intermitent...could that be caused for the switch box in the driver side door?
@@jdikdan1 Yes, that switch box in the the door is the central hub for everything electrical in the door. If you were to take that switch box out, nothing electrical in the door, would work. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
I was mistaken about the speaker. The speaker is the one and only item that will function without the switch box. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Hi, I am facing a problem in my blazer. It happend twice after 7 days period as car not start or engine not crank. Switch on, windows working, lights on, music player on but when I turn the key to start the car .. all dash lights off and when I release the key all dash lights turn on but car not start. After continues 10 to 12 tries .. finally car on and work smoothly with no issues. Kindly suggest is that the same issue of switch or its another issue ?? I think its the switch .. I am waiting for your opinion.
Sounds like your starter is going out. You will probably be stuck soon with no ability to start. Put a volt meter on the battery with it set to record lowest volts, and try to start the car. If you don't have that setting have someone watch for lowest volts. It also could be a bad connection at the battery. Disconnect your battery cables, and clean them with baking soda, and put them back on. Also check all cables going to the starter, and make sure the starter bolts are not loose, as that is where the starter gets it's ground. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
@@WayneSallee-comTech Thanks for your prompt reply. I will check tomorrow under the hood for batter & terminals. I have a volt meter, I will also monitor that too. But mostly its switch issue .. for that I went today to buy from Chevrolet company but as usual part not available here in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Now after examine my car as you said then I have to go in local market and search for Acdelco switch.
@@WayneSallee-comTech I changed the starter switch .. as in the video .. but again I faced the same issue .. I went to electrician and he says that as no engine icon and car dash lights off when I turn on the key and try to crank the engine but its not cranked then its means you starter is damaged.. You have to replace it.. What do you think ? As I face in this trailblazer more issues of damaged wires at the point of connectors.. Can you suggest please.
My watch was manufactured in 1991, and I purchased it in 1992. It's old. I've had to nurse it along over the years, repairing it to keep it going. It's a database watch with phone numbers, calendar, calculator, world time, stop watch, timer, alarm. Without pushing any buttons it shows a 2 week calendar, day of the week, year, month date, hour, minute, second. The only thing I use now, is the time, and calculator. More often I use my phone for calculator, some times I use my watch for calculator. I like the fact that I can see all that info at a quick glance. Most watches don't have all that info without pushing any buttons. It's nice to be able to remind yourself what day of the week it is, at a quick glance. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
How do you know I'm having a issue with my 06 when I drive the truck my drivers switch don't have power to it at all an all the other windows work on their own switch bought a new one same promble an here an their it just starts working an ideas great video
There has been some problems with rain getting in to the switch, because Chevy did not make things right. Look to see if water is getting into the switch. And see if power is getting to the switch. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
It can if it fails to to turn off one of the switches, but usually when they fail, they just fail to make proper connections. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Close. It's a casio dbm-150 It was manufactured in 91, and I purchased it in 92 I've been nursing it along to keep it working all these years. I just noticed that the data on the internet says 96. I'll have to did out my original paper instruction booklet to double check the date. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Was it doing that before you replaced the ignition switch? You might have gotten a bad ignition switch. Or your ignition relay could be sticking. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Don't throw parts at it. Typical symptoms of a bad ignition switch is that it starts giving problems intermittently. If your starter just stopped working for good, then it is probably something else, like a bad starter.
Just look at how I turned mine, and turn yours like mine, and you will probably be fine. Communist Google has been shadow banning me, so I am now also on odysee. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Have you taken any of your old ignition switches apart? What do the old ignition switches look like inside; are there any burnt areas? Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
I have a no crank no start I replaced the ignition switch and after a few drives and I thought it was working great it was back to a no start no crank. What's the next easiest thing to do?
@@whatthe2458 The next easiest thing to do is to replace your trailblazer. It is easier to replace your trailblazer than it is to replace all of the parts in the trailblazer. But the best thing to do is to look at what is wrong, instead of just changing parts. But if you want to just keep changing parts, then the next easiest thing to do is to change your windshield wipers. :-) Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
@@whatthe2458 Have you taken any of your old ignition switches apart? What do the old ignition switches look like inside; are there any burnt areas? Do you have a volt meter? When does it work, and when does it not work? Does turning the ignition switch on and off repeatedly make any difference? Have you checked the wiring going to your starter? Does banging on your starter make it work? Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
My replies keeps disappearing. Google is going down hill. What do you mean by "won't lock off"? What kind of vehicle is it? Wayne Sallee Wayne@ WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
> Hi there! Thank you for the video of this. I am curious… what tools will I need to do this repair? You might need a hex screw driver bit. But most vehicles don't have that screw in them. You will need a small flat head screw driver, and a tiny flat head screw driver. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Great video! I have a 2004 Trailblazer and wondering if mine could be the ignition switch. The gauges on the dash were going crazy a few days ago, then when we shut the vehicle off it wouldn't crank when we went to start it back up. I tried to jump it, thinking it was the battery but didn't work. Then, after about 20 minutes I tried to start it again and it worked without jumping. Sometimes the dash lights up and all lights are on, then other times nothing but the check engine light comes on. Either way, if I am patient enough it eventually cranks and works fine. Any suggestions? I would love for this to be a $30 fix :) *update: I installed the new ignition switch and it started right up. Everything was working so I put the panel back on then it did the same thing to me. When I turn the key all power is on, gauges and all lights are on but won’t crank. No clicking noise or anything, just doesn’t start. *2nd update: I seem to have okay luck when doing the following. When I put the key in, I turn it 1 click until the battery light is on, then a second click and the whole dash lights up, all gauges, check engine, securty, ABS, seat belt.. I wait for them to turn off (about 5 seconds) so that only the gauges are lit up then I turn it crank the engine and it usually starts right up. If I just insert key and attempt to start the vehicle up right away it usually will not crank and gets stuck that way for about 5 minutes. I am so lost and have no idea what it could be since I just replaced the ignition switch.
I would never recommend anyone purchase a trailblazer. They have so many electrical problems. There have been problems with the body control module causing similar problems. It's under the back seat with the fuses. I have a similar issue as yours, but with different symptoms. I changes my ignition switch about a year ago because some times when I started the car, the transmission would shift hard. A bad ignition switch can cause this. That seemed to fix it for about 1 year, but just recently it has returned. My symptoms are similar to yours, in that: changing the ignition switch seemed to fix it. taking the key out and restarting seemed to fix it, if not the first time, eventually it would work. Once it works, it works, until the car is turned off again. One thing that I have considered, is if turning he key slower would make a difference, as you have mentioned. Another thing that seems to make a difference, and is documented on the internet, is that things are more likely to work, if the AC blower is off when starting the car, especially not having the blower on high. Another thing that I think might make a difference, is that I took the ignition switch out again a few days ago, and instead of lining it up the way that the old ignition switch was, I moved gears to the position to where it looks like in the not so good picture in the shop manual. I set it with the first point on the gear, barely sticking above the switch. I also tried setting the ignition switch all the way to the end to see what would hapen, and it would not crank. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
Well I tried the "turn the key, give it time, then crank" method, and for me it has proven not to help. Now I'm trying the "turn the key fast" method with the fan off (very important), and so far it seems that it is preventing the body control module from overheating, but sometimes if refuses to start as if there is no fuel getting to the system, but "turn the key off, and turn the key quickly again" works. So far so good on that trick. This reminds me of the days when I was using a TRS80 color computer 2. Someone would give me a file on a cassette tape, and I wold have to adjust the pitch one direction on the cassette player, and then later as it was still loading the file, adjust the pitch the other way to finish loading the file. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
If it won't physically turn, then it's probably a different problem unless temporarily removing the switch make s difference. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
So I have 2003 trailblazer and when I put it park the key doesn’t come all the way back to off position and dash lights stay on and the park and reverse deal starts going back n forth threw gears flashing P,N,R,D
If the key physically won't go back, then it's the lock that needs to be replaced. You could try lubing the lock, and see if that helps. Wayne Sallee Wayne@WayneSallee.com www.WayneSallee.com
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I just wanted to let ya know how much this video helped! 30$ and 20 min later… Your video saved me a few hundred bucks. Thanks!
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You have the best video for this topic on you tube! Thanks to you I replaced mine last night.
Thanks. I'm glad it helped.
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Nice job Wayne most people take the whole car apart to do this you showed us that this can be done much easier !
Thanks. I'm glad it was helpful. Yes that's the nice thing about watching different people do the same job. Different people come up with different ways to make the same job easier.
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@@WayneSallee-comTech I was a tech years ago and also managed shops over 25 years in the field and I always said that you can always learn something no matter how long or old you've been doing something !
@@1964rmcc That is so true. The more you know, the more you know how little you know, and the less you know, the less you realize how little you know. And the best way to sharpen your skills is to teach. When people get stuck on thinking that they don't need to learn anymore, is when stupidity sets in.
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Good video, I appreciate your old school approach and thank you for not drowning out your content with music like so many on ytube do. Good Job! Thank yoiu
Yes, I hate it when people put music on the videos. Another thing too is when people put words instead of voice; I did that on this video, apologizing for the poor auto-focus, but now if I need to inject more info, or make a correction, I do it with voice. It's hard to watch a video when you are trying to read text. Though text is useful for comparing stats at a glance, or helping the user get the correct spelling, or pointing to a spot.
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My many thanks to you sir. Had to swap switch in my 84 year old mother's 03 trail blazer. Watched a few RUclips videos, and yours was the one. 15 minutes total time. Piece of cake!!! Someone else commented that taking the whole dash apart was ridiculous. That is absolutely correct! Thanks again!!!! Edit. Because you forgot to put the wires back in the little clip, I didn't! Lol. Thanks again
Glad it helped you. I usually like doing things the simpler way, but then some times I like to do things the hard way. :-) The manufactures like making it harder for us. That clip is easy to forget. I'm glad that my mistake helped you to not forget. Often in life we can learn more from peoples mistakes than we can from people success. This ignition switch is so much easier to replace than the ones they put in the older cars, and less expensive too. So it's one thing that the manufactures have improved.
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Thanks Wayne. Your way was so much more easier and straightforward, than what another video had showed.
Thanks, I 'm glad it helped. That's the nice thing about watching different people do the same job on. You can pic the method you like best, sometimes mixing a little from different methods.
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@@WayneSallee-comTech absolutely! I agree. That's why I watch more than 1 video whenever it comes to any repairs on my vehicles. Then I combine what I've learned from them all, and put it to work. Thanks again!!
I am not a mechanic but I watched your vid and was able to complete the repair myself without having to take it to a garage. Thanks for the help and going through it step by step.
Thanks for you comment. I'm glad it helped.
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Hi Wayne, I just replaced my ignition switch on my 2005 Trailblazer with the help of your video. I put in a AC Delco from Rockauto.com, It was less than $30.00. My problem was the ignition was frozen. After a mechanic but in a new switch some time ago, it still didn't work right. With the key out and in the off position the slightest tap on the ignition area would turn on the battery indicator light and gear selector light. I complained and they told me it had something to do with the steering column. They charged me $368.00.
Now with the new switch everything things is back to normal. Thanks again, I couldn't have done it without you. Jake
Thank you for your post. It's great how in this day and age, we are able to watch other people do a repair, often showing an easier way to do something than what the manufacture suggests. And being able to watch several people do the same repair, getting different tips from different videos. I prefer to do all possible repairs myself for the very reason you described. We all make mistakes, but so many auto shops are used to being able to tell the customers anything, and the customer knows no different. And then if I make a mistake, I know it, and learn from it. The other thing is that auto problems can some times be so intermittent that the problem is better troubleshooted ourselfs, as we are the one driving it.
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when I replaced mine I thought everything was perfect and I pulled the key out wiggled the ignition and battery did come on so I pull the ignition switch out move the wheel one tooth forward put it pushed it back in, and it fixed that.
Hi Wayne and Jacob. Thanks for your insights and online store for the part. I have a 08 Chevy TB LT. I looked on Rockauto and what is the part number please? I want to ensure I have the correct part for my ignition switch part. Any assistance would be very help and appreciated. If you have any other suggestions with other online auto stores it would be very helpful. Thank you again.
I have a 2008 Trailblazer and the interior is the same. THANK YOU for the awesomely informative video. Worked like a charm! I pulled a 1682 code and the temp gage would stop working after a couple of miles from start up. Done in a half hour start to finish!
Thanks. Glad it was a help. These ignition switches are so much easier and quicker and less expensive than they were with the older vehicles. Years ago I had older vehicle that had an ignition switch where the plastic housing of the switch was cracking, So instead of going through the great trouble and expense of replacing it, I just wrapped it in fiberglass epoxy. And that held up for the life of the vehicle.
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Way to go Wayne! After watching your video, it took less than 5 minutes to replace my ignition switch! Kudos!!
Thanks. I'm glad it helped.
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Thank you so much Wayne for the video! Took off the lower plastic and made the switch change in about 10 minutes! I didn't even disconnect the battery... Lined up the gears as you instructed and walla.. DONE! You sir are a steely eyed missle man. :-)
Thank you.
Not disconnecting the battery makes it more fun. :-) Then if someone connects it aligned way off, the starter could crank constantly until the electrical plug is disconnected. So for anyone else that prefers not to disconnect the battery, be ready to quickly disconnect the plug. :-)
What is also fun, is when I don't turn off the power, when replacing ballasts in florescent lighting fixtures next to the window during a lightning storm. :-) Turning off the power just takes all the fun out of it. :-)
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Matt Larsen hey did you have a no start no crank problem
No, my problem was an intermittent hard transmission shift. Turning the key off and back on again would fix it for a while. The switch was sometimes failing to connect the transmission to the communication so that the transmission would know how fast the engine was running.
What symptoms you get will depend on what part of the switch is failing, as it is several switches in one.
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This video is awesome! Drove home from work and my service 4wd and abs lights popped, 4wd failed to engage as well as ac and heat did not come on. Swapped a new battery, issues still existed. Read on forums that this is a notorious issue. Followed this video and made the fix in less than 30 minutes. Thank you!
My replies keeps disappearing. Google is going down hill.
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I'm glad it helped.
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Thanks, this was very helpful, my brother-in-law's trailblazer had the ABS, Parking Brake and Service 4WD lights on, plus the blower motor for the heating and air conditioning was only working every once in a great while. After checking to make sure the battery and charging system was working properly, we replaced the ignition switch and all those symptoms went away.
Thanks, I'm glad it helped get the trailblazer working again. Before it gets that bad, turning the ignition off, and back on will often get things working again, and give a clue that the ignition switch is likely failing.
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This man is a Guru so much easier and effective than the other method on here where you take apart the dash
Thanks Bruce.
I enjoy making things easier for people. And seeing how things can be done in a more efficient way.
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Agree 100% with Bruce Bosco. Was very simple this way.
Thank you! Got stuck yesterday, fixed it today in my driveway $40 part caused so much trouble ...plastic part was a little bit of a PITA but finally got it off!
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best video that I have ever seen on removing and replacing anything.
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Great video! I didnt mind the other noises. I was so focused on what you were doing. Thank you!
Thank you. I'm glad it was a help.
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This guy was really informative good job guy 👍
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Do not know how you understood one word this guy says
@@joeclark7471 How many words did you understand? :-)
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About to do the job on a 2002, just like in the video. I transcribed the steps you describe for myself. Putting them here in case anyone else likes printing off a list of steps:
0) Disconnect battery
1) Tilt steering wheel all the way up
2) Pull the tilt lever straight out (may have to pull hard)
3) Pull down the trim on the key side of the column, then on the other side
a) once it's loose, there are little tabs in the dash that must be released
b) there may be two screws holding it up, check those first
c) push the trim down towards engine, then it should come all the way out
4) There are two tabs on the ignition switch that hold it into place
a) unclip the wire that is attached to the ignition switch before pulling it down
b) use a screwdriver to release the two tabs and let ignition switch come down
c) release the ignition connector from the ignition switch with a screwdriver
5) Align the new switch's innards to be in the same position as the old switch's innards
6) Barely set the electrical connection where it goes, then align the switch where it belongs before tightening the connection.
7) Reconnect the battery, make sure the truck works correctly. Especially ensure that the truck is off when the key is "off".
Reverse steps 3->2->1 to finish the job.
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@@WayneSallee-comTech And it's only going to get worse.
Worked exactly the way you said easy less than 20 minutes to replace thank you!
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I DID IT!!!!!!!! THANK YOU WAYNE SALLEE!!!! Everything came apart just like in the video!!! Thanks to your tips, I was able to remove the switch and cable with a screwdriver and it slid out just as you showed! I put in the new switch, heard my "clicks" and BOOM, she fires right up!!!! I can't thank you enough for your video! NOW! do you have a video showing a easy way to change the ECT sensor on a 2008 Trailblazer??? How about a thermoastat?? Take care and thanks again!!!!!!!!!! PS- It took about 20 minutes!
Glad it helped. I have not produced any videos on the coolant sensor, or the thermostat. I hate the way they did the thermostat, it's near the bottom, and the metal pipe / thermostat, is a 1 piece unit. It's a bit of a pain to remove from what I have watched on RUclips. My trailblazer had the thermostat on top like it should be.
I do recommend using silicone grease when reinstalling the radiator hoses. It makes removal later, so much easier.
My Video on using silicone on radiator hose:
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I have had to refer to this video a few times! I am about to install my 3rd switch in my Envoy, this video is the one I look to for reminders!
I'm glad the video has helped you well.
Why are you having to replace the ignition switch so many times? Have you taken the bad ignition switch apart to see what switch is burning out?
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Holy sheeeet, it fixed it! Thank you!! I have very little experience and you saved me a ton of money. I appreciate you
Great! I'm glad it helped.
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Replaced the ignition switch as you mention. The dash lights keep flashing when started not sure why. was hoping replacing the switch would help
Do they keep flashing even after the car is started, or just when the starter is running?
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@@WayneSallee-comTech I can turn on ignition without starting and dash lights will flash/gauges go down then back up. Start vehicle they still flash for a second then stop. Put it in drive no flashing begin driving then will flash again for a second or so...then its usually ok thru the trip. I can start the vehicle later that day and all is ok no dash lights flashing and gauges are fine. Wondering if its a bad ground in the gauge cluster?
@@moparguy37 It's not the ignition switch. Do a google search for common problems with trailblazer instrument cluster. There are some common problems like what you are describing. After finding the common problems, how to identify them, and how to fix them, take the instrument cluster out and see what's happening.
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@@WayneSallee-comTech thx will keep you posted
2008 with 145,000 miles, Intermittent no-start and ALWAYS when my wife was out and about, stranded. I took it to the dealer twice and after $220.00 they said nothing was wrong, but said they'd replace the switch for another &210.00. This took me 25 minutes and $27.00 for the part. I did have to drop the lower panel a few inches under the steering wheel to get at the rubber straps, but, 4 bolts and it dropped. Upon dismantling the old switch, I saw the contacts were burned and pitted. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Correction: Intermittent no-crank.
@@paulziegler9688 Sounds like the 2008 requires a tad bit more work than the 2002. I'm glad that fixed it. The burning up could be caused by something else, though it is likely that the oxidation was the cause. As the oxidation takes place, there is more resistance, and more resistance creates hot spots, that creates more oxidation that causes more heat, that causes pitting.
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I have a 2003 Trailblazer, I just replaced the ignition switch because my instrument gauge clusters would work on and off along with the windows, locks, radio all would work on and off. Trailblazer still cranked and started no problem. After replacement it will not even try to crank. I double checked the ignition switch and made sure it was in the right position.
Put the old ignition switch in and see if it works. Also I recommend people keep their old ignition switch just in case the new one fails early.
@@WayneSallee-comTech I put the old switch back in and still no crank/start.
@@xDewDropx There is probably nothing wrong with both ignition switches. You might have a bad connection or bad wire, that got wiggled when you replaced the ignition switch. Start checking voltage, and see where the break is. It was probably barely making connection, and higher amps will make better connections by sparking a connection.
@@WayneSallee-comTech thank you! I will check.
@@WayneSallee-comTech We had a wire that shorted out and it caused other wires to break/melt! Got it all fixed though, thank you for your help.
Super easy. Just like you showed us! Thank you!
Great! I'm glad it helped.
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Thanks for the help with this, Wayne!
Your welcome. I'm glad it helped.
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Thanks for the video... After changing all the HVAC fuses, blower motor resister and nothing worked. Who would have known to change the ignition switch to fix the heater fan controls, ABS light, brake light and 2 other traction control lights.
Glad it helped. Yes when several things go wrong at the same time, there is usually a common denominator. But when you purchase a car with a number of problems, you don't know if they all started failing at the same time, or over time. Then in that case I look at all the problems, and consider if there are a group of problems that could have a common denominator.
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Wayne, Thank you. You made this easy for me.
Great! I'm glad it made it easy for you. Thanks for your comment.
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Thank you so much. I can feel my AC now.
I'm glad that it helped. Was it affecting other things besides the AC? If not, then it might be a coincidence that the AC is now working. What kind of symptoms were you having?
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I found that if you remove the bottom dash cover (or whatever you call it), before removing the bottom steering cover the job is a lot easier.
I assume that you are talking about the large panel under the steering. Yes, it would make it a little easier, but then that is more to take off and put back on. And so it is quicker to leave it on.
But anytime some thing is proving troubling to get to, then take more stuff off. No point in spending a ton of time when simply removing something else would make it easier.
Great info on replacement! My interior and exterior lights are having a sort of strobe effect dimming after the car is on. A lot of forums are pointing to the ignition switch being the culprit. Any input of it being the cause of dimming lights after startup?
It looks like Communist Google hid your post for 2 years, and has now decided to show it. I'm thinking that the flickering lights are caused by something else, that is affected by the vibration of your engine. I guess that now that it has been 2 years, you have probably figured it out. What was the cause?
If it's the ignition switch thats the problem, will you still here the bell going off when you turn the key to the on position, or will that sound not work either? Just wondering... My bell is not making any noise... it's obvious the battery is till good.... but nothing when you turn the key.
The bell sound is played out of your driver side speaker, not out of any other speaker. If your driver side speaker does not work, you will not hear the dinging sound. Does your car start? Is there anything else that causes you to think that your ignition switch is a problem? And yes, it's stupid how GM put the chime sound output to just 1 speaker.
Communist Google shadow banned my reply, so I am re-posting my reply here: The bell sound is played out of your driver side speaker, not out of any other speaker. If your driver side speaker does not work, you will not hear the dinging sound. Does your car start? Is there anything else that causes you to think that your ignition switch is a problem? And yes, it's stupid how GM put the chime sound output to just 1 speaker.
Do you know if i can do the same procedure with the cover on the top in order to replace the cylinder key switch?
Probably not, but I don't know.
Ok so I have a 05 Silverado and I’m thinking bout replacing the switch. The problem I’m having is, the truck will just shut off randomly, go into reduced engine mode, dash lights just flicker and the truck sometime don’t start it will crank but not fully start. Thanks
It's probably not the ignition switch. A typical symptom of a bad ignition switch is that you put the key in, and turn the key, and things don't work right, then you turn the key off, and try again, and it works. But I would not completely rule out the ignition switch. Does turning the ignition switch on and off, make any difference?
@@WayneSallee-comTech yes, it does the lights will flicker if I don’t turn it on and off
@@mazzy1820 If the pattern has been that it used to work fine, then would at random it would start giving this situation, but turning the key off, and back on fixed the problem, only to mess up again later, then, it could be the ignition switch.
09 trailblazer SS having problems starting hope this is the fix gonna try it out
What symptoms are you having?
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Exactly what tooth needs to be lined up I’m lost? Is it the second tooth not including the the first tooth to the left of the gap?
On the new ignition switch, move the gear back and forth to familiarize yourself with what it looks like, and then move it into the same position as the other. If it helps, you can put 2 marks with a marker on the old ignition switch gear, to mark the left and the right side, so that you can move the gear to look at where it is, without forgetting it's original position.
Taking a picture of it after marking it, can help too, to remember it's original position.
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nice watch. casio dbc-xxx? i am learning my way around cars, i even have done an engine swap just using youtube and my tears before but i dont know most of the basics. my question is this: would a broken ignition switch cause the interlock solenoid to not actuate? i cant press the thumb lock on the shifter in to move it out of park. i tore the console out and removed the interlock solenoid so i can get around. anyways i thought for sure the interlock solenoid was bad, but i swapped a known good one in and it too doesnt actuate. seems like things should make clicking noises when you press on the brake i have nothing. random bit of side info: for a couple of years i would occasionally get chimes like a door is open or something when no door is open, thinking maybe ignitions switch problems?. i bought this used and it has an after market stereo maybe that weird little box that satisfies the alarm system and stereo nonsense is bad? also, this issue with the interlock solennoid used to blow a fuse under the hood called "backup", i would replace the fuse then i could drive it for 6 more months until it blows the fuse. as i said its not blowing the fuse any more its just not telling the interlock solenoid to do its job. while i do have a second trailblazer i borrow parts from in these occasions, i am going to try brake liight switch then this ignition switch. i know i can bypass this permanently but i am an idiot, that safety mechanism is for me
It sounds like you have a bad break switch. If it does not get a signal from the break switch it won't let you change gears. My watch is a Casio dbm 150. It was manufactured in 1991, and I purchased it in 1992. I have had to nurse it along to keep it going.
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Hi, Wayne@SalleeTech, i have a 2003 tb, and rite after i paid it off the dash board lights go wacky, off and on, all of them except the speedo and tack, if i hit the top of dash, all the lites and gauges would work, i just recently took the top of the plastic off and the wire harness thats on the other side of ignition, i touch that and my truck will shut off, and if i dont touch it, then it starts, do u think its my ignition too, also my drivers side speaker dont work and my dinger dont go off either, but drives and runs, as long as i dont touch those wires, what do u think it is, when i hit dash all gauges and lights work but then go rite back down to nothing working, any suggestions ????? thanks for reading.
Swap the driver side speaker with the passenger side speaker. The dinger only goes to the driver side speaker. Your guage console is bad. Your ignition switch is good.
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I have a equinox 2016 ... code 1682 it drove fine then I get home and didn’t drive it for a couple days and Remote starter won’t work out the key I. And it cranks but won’t start . Will replacing the ignition work ? I changed starter , spark plugs , checked relays any help
Do a google search to find out what that code means. Your ignition switch is turning on the starter, now check to see if you have power going to your fuel pump, and/or check for fuel pressure.
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I replaced ignition switch in my 2002gmc envoy and some things work and some don’t could I have the gears on the switch set wrong.please help if u can
Yes, it could be or you purchased a defective ignition switch. Did the things work before, that don't work now?
If so, try putting the old switch in, and see how it operates, and then put the new one back in, and see how it operates.
Thanks I will try this!!
@@philrider6933 Some people are so quick to throw out the old part after replacement, but I always keep the old part for a long time, for this very reason.
Did you get things figured out?
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What were the symptoms of this?. I have a key in ignition code
There are a lot of different symptoms that a bad ignition switch can cause. But "key in ignition code" is not one of them. There is another switch right there where your key goes in; it's real small. That is what is causing your problem, or you have a short in your wiring.
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Wayne!!!! I was reading through the comments and saw playerfortee had said that they thought their lack of air conditioning coincided with their ignition switch. I am having the exact same problem. My temp gage has been bottoming out, rendering my air conditioning useless and I am also having problems with my ignition engaging. Coincidence??? Or could I have 2 different problems?? Amy.
I don't think it is related. What exactly is your AC doing?
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I have a 08 tb and I am trying to figure out why the car won't turn over but will turn on. We had this replaced a couple months ago could have gone bad this quick or could have just been a bad one and and I have to do the replacement again
It probably was not bad to begin with. Did you keep the old part?
Could be a starter solenoid problem. Intermittent problems can fool you when you replace a part assuming that it was bad.
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Best video I've seen on replacement,but NOBODY says what style screws star, phillips hex square, at 70 my vision isn't what it used to so it would be nice to know ahead of time. guess I just have guess until
I hit the right one.
I'm glad it was helpful. I don't remember what type of screws they were. I wish my vision now at 49 was what it was at 40. Amazing how much of a difference 9 years makes. And I don't like carrying reading glasses around. Too bad human growth hormones are so expensive.
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You might need a hex screw driver bit. But most vehicles don't have that screw in them.
You will need a small flat head screw driver, and a tiny flat head screw driver.
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Easy to do...worked like a charm! Thanks for the video.
Hey Wayne I have a question,I'm having the anti theft stopping from starting my car ,it says I need a new new ignition switch cause of the contacts, causing the anti theft to kick in, does that sound about right, if I replace this my suv Yukon 2001 will stay running instead of shutting off immediately, or do I have to have my Yukon anti theft reprogramed
There is no need to reprogram anything when replacing your ignition switch. It's just a set of switches. At least that's true with the Trailblazer. It's getting crazy the way manufactures are trying to make it harder, and harder to repair.
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Good video, I have a 2004 silverado and i put on the new ignition switch and it all works correctly but when i turn the key off now, all of the accessories turn off except for the radio and it draining my battery, any ideas?
Is the new ignition switch behaving differently than the old one? Does the radio turn off when you open the door? Does the door switch work?
Also never throw out the old ignition switch until your are really really sure that you don't want it anymore.
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WayneSalleeTech I was able to figure it out, I believe it was because i didn’t disconnect the battery before and it was throwing it off. thanks !
@@KyleReese26 Glad you got it working. If the car computer systems were made the way they should be, they would tell you exactly what was wrong. Instead of making cars more difficult to work on, they would make them easier to work on.
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WayneSalleeTech haha yea that’s true. and right as i day i got it working, the truck is completely dead now. it’s not the radio anymore, i’m wondering if it could be a bad lock cylinder that’s causing the switch to be out of place every time i turn the key causing some sort of electronic to not stay on. I really have no idea
@@KyleReese26 What you need to do is an amp draw test. Connect an amp meter between the battery and one of the terminals, and see how many amps it is drawing. I actually installed a wire that goes into my car that allows me to to the test from inside if I want to. Close all doors, and set the security with the key fob. See how many amps it's drawing, and see how long it takes for the amps to go down after a few minutes. For example on my car when I did a test:
Normal amp draw test:
1.624 amps at first
.012 am after 10 sec
1.65 am after secure lock
.012 am after 10 sec.
4.5 after unlock
2.98 after couple seconds
.080 "
.012 "
1.66 after door open.
.055 few secs with door open.
.022 "
1.651 door closed
.080
.012
.004 after removing usb charger
When you find a problem, then the next step is to test the voltage across the fuses until you find a fuse that give a high voltage reading indicating high amps.
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Hey Wayne, I've got an 06 Envoy w/ 4.2 L engine, with an engine stall, no code situation. Car is just going along the road, and shuts down and no codes come up, no engine light. It always restarts but this is a dangerous situation I'd like to fix. I checked the timing solenoid connection for oil, it was clean. I've cleaned the throttle body, replaced cam shaft sensor, put in a used fuse box under the hood ( as new ones are no longer available) , tomorrow I'm changing the ignition switch. I hear the crank shaft sensor can sometimes be a problem too. ..any other suggestions besides the one I don't want to hear? PCM ? or scrap the darn thing? Thanks.
I don't think it's the ignition switch. I have 2 separate similar issues. The car never stalls, but acts like it's trying to. Same thing with the no codes. Though a $1,000 scan tool might find the problem. :
1) The motor does a quick skip at random, at idle, and quickly recovers. It only happens at idle.
2) The voltage drops at idle and slowly goes back up. It only happens at idle.
I suspect the throttle position sensor, but I am not going to buy a whole new throttle body just to replace a stupid sensor that might be bad. Chevy ripped us off by making the throttle body sensor not replaceable. It's also a sliding wire type instead of the more dependable Hall Effect type.
It's been like that since I purchased the car years ago, and has only gotten slightly worse. But it's an annoying reminder that it will eventually get worse.
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With older cars one could adjust the idle screw to help with such problems. But not with this car. Does your car stall at idle, or when you are giving it gas. At what stage does it stall?
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@@WayneSallee-comTech I agree Wayne, That TPS should be replaceable. Well replaced the ignition switch this morning anyway, and drove it probably 20 miles with no stalling (yet), but now the stabiltrak light flashes after driving it a while on dry clear roads.. Another problem to diagnose. Appreciate your feedback.
Great video with this also work for a 2006 SS Chevy trailblazer
Thanks. I'm glad it helped.
Awesome instructional video
I have a big issue My 2004 Chevy almost got stolen at a parking lot 😢 from a mall
I notice that my switch was damage so I replaced it . I few days later I notice that my battery was draining down on me
So I notice the switch does not go back to its proper position acc 😢
I really need help please
Ok it's important to be clear as to whether you are talking about the ignition switch, or the lock. If the switch is working properly, but the lock just does not turn all the way, then one temporary option would be to disconnect the ignition switch each time you are going to be parked for a while. I don't have any experience with dealing with the lock.
Do you still have the old lock? Was the old lock draining the battery too? Did the old lock also not go back all the way? It's always good to hold on to the old parts for a while.
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Thank you for the video, exactly the same on a 2008 TB. Easy job, the check engine light is off! I was getting code P1682.
Great! I'm glad it helped.
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Great video...even with the bionic birds in the background :)
I'm glad you liked it. And to think that some little common sparrows have managed to get so much attention. :-)
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Thank you very helpful video got my car to start
That's great!
Glad it helped.
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i have an 03 tb. the other day my wife said she turned the car off but it didnt turn off. hasnt happened since. but i have been noticed i have to to turn the key harder to turn it on. could that be sign of thr ignition switch goin bad?
Having to turn the key harder could be the ignition switch. Easy way to tell would be to remove the ignition switch, and then try turning the key. The ignition switch does normally give you your spring back pressure.
But if it turns rough like it's hanging then it's probably the lock, especially if you feel roughness even with the ignition switch out, then it's the lock.
So take the ignition switch out, and see what happens.
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Hey bud.. I have an 03 envoy with the 4.2 bought it two days ago. Day after I bought it showed it to my son drove around block all was good. Sat idling for like 2 mins it died and won't start. Jumping the two pins to see if fuel pump kicks in.. it does.. Lots of pressure at the filter.. The one thing that don't check out is the power from PCM pin when key is on.. No power to the PCM pin of relay when key is on.. What could stop that? Any help is appreciated. One other thing.. Pump does not prime when key is turned on either..
The ignition switch going out is usually intermittent to slowly becoming more of a problem, so if switching it on and off several times does not get any results, then it's probably not the ignition switch.
Does the engine crank?
Have you checked all of the fuses and relays?
What two pins did you jump to get the fuel pump to kick in? Was it the fuel pump relay?
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Yeah cranks great.. And yes jumped two pins in the fuel pump relay spot to get pump to kick in. The main 12 volt pin has power and the ground has a ground,, Running jumper from main twelve volt diagonally to the other pin kicks in fuel pump. How ever the pin coming from the PCM which should have power when I turn key on does not get power.. I think what ever is causing it is stopping me from getting spark too because with the pressure built up from jumping fuel pump it still won't fire.
@@dragonz868 I hate the way the spark plugs are. With my suburban it was so easy to check for spark. But you are probably right about there not being any spark. I don't have any real answer for you. It looks like you are already going in the right direction. It's a matter of following the path of where you have power to where you don't have power, or vise versa, to find the point of failure. I'm guessing that something fried. Any check engine codes?
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Also by checking for check-engine codes would tell you if the computer is still operational.
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No but that might be because weak battery died trying to get it going before I got hands on a scanner.
How do you align the gears properly?
Move them with your finger to match the gears on the one you removed from the car. Basically they are almost all the way to the end. It might even work, if you just moved them all the way to the end, and installed it, but I'd advise setting it to match the one taken out. This is all assuming that your key is in the off position. The opposite end of the gear setting is obviously the starter switch as it has a very strong spring resistance. There is a big flat area at the end where the off position is.
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I got it. I took the two small connectors out, took the switch out, and left the key out. Battery was on. I rotated the gears until I saw no lights on the dash. (These gears click into place so there's no need to find them). There were two areas where no lights were on the dash,. The first one didn't work. The second one did. All is fine now.
Glad that you got it. What year is your vehicle? It sounds like your ignition switch is a little different.
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I have a 05 tb lights dim an rpms drop in idle when I push any of the window switches headlights also flicker while driving sometimes has new battery and alternator could this switch cause my issues
No it's not the ignition switch. That's a run-on sentence. It' hard to tell exactly what you are saying. What exactly are you saying? Obviously you have an electrical problem. A lot of GM cars are bad about that.
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Es una satisfacción ver que todo vuelve a funcionar a la perfección y mejor cuando lo haces tu mismo, solo page $17 dlls por la pieza Grasias Wayne..
Yes I prefer to do everything on my car myself so that I know that it was done right. And if I do make a mistake, I know what happened. Often mechanics are in such a hurry to do the job, that they don't do it right, or they mess something else up in the process. And intermediate problems are definitely easier to troubleshoot when it's your car.
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Wayne?...I appreciate your help here, ive read some problems of others & you sound like you know what youre doing, so thank you!...I enjoyed watching you explain a few things...My original problem on my 2002 trailblazer (156,000 miles) was my stereo wouldnt turn off, I didnt realize when I got out of the car that it was still playing, so it drained my battery...then my security light would come on randomly, then if you hit the lock button (random) to lock the doors it would pop back up & unlock...does that sound to you like an ignition switch?...im desperate!..Thank you, I appreciate your time!
No that's definitely not an ignition switch problem. The only way that all those problems could be related would be the computer, or one of the computer modules, but even that I doubt. They are probably all separate problems. The lock problem could be water getting into the switch. GM has had some problems with water getting into some of the door switches. As for the security lights, I assume you are talking about the lights that turn on when you open the door. You probably have a failing switch ( a different switch I assume you know where those switches are at).
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Glove box switches tend to be bad about turning the glove box light on when you don't know it, so I disconnect those things since they are not needed, and a flash light usually works better anyway.
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There is also another switch for the key that is not the ignition switch. It let's the computer know that the key is in the ignition to keep you from locking your keys in ignition. That will cause your lock to lock, then unlock. That switch could be going bad.
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And if that switch is causing your door to lock, then unlock, then you will also notice that when you take your key out of the ignition, and open the door, you will hear the chime warning you that your key is in the ignition even though it is not in the ignition. If you get that false chime, then you know where that problem is.
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@@WayneSallee-comTech I believe that switich was replaced, its the switch that came with keys!..I dont know, theres so many!..i have a phone, would you call me?..if not i understand..ty:)
Thank u, great video! All good here except when I put back the plastic covering. Typical plastic Chevy crap didn't line up. But at least my heater controls work and service 4x4 dummy light is off.
Thanks. Did you try taking the cover back off and looking at it? There is a little tab on the inside of the cover that likes to get in the way, and get bent. Video location 2:41 . I don't think I ever pointed it out in the video, but you can see 2 pieces sticking up inside at this point in the video.
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@@WayneSallee-comTech yes. I probably bent it just enough to where it won't line up. No biggie it has over 200 k on it, not a show car lol
@@jbb8382 It's easy to bend back.
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Hello Wayne
I got home from work and my car wouldn’t shut off, would that be the ignition switch as well? 05 trailblazer
You’re video was very great
It could be. To find out, next time it does that, disconnect the ignition switch. If that turns the car off, then the ignition switch is bad.
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Very helpful video, thank you.
Great! I'm glad it helped.
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Pretty sure on my truck the wiring harness is built in do I have to change the whole thing
Do you have a 202 Trailblazer?
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At 4min 20sec when I popped mine with the screw driver I broke the plastic tab that pops out of the ignition switch. Does anyone know the name of that part so I can look for a replacement?
You broke the electrical connector / wiring harness?
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So one of the keys is stuck in there and the four position and I need to change the ignition switch how do I get it to get the key out
The ignition switch and the lock are 2 totally different things. You can change the ignition switch even if the key is stuck in the lock.
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Wayne, Just bought a 2003 TB for my daughter yesterday. Today the battery light stayed on ,very dim, but on. one of the constant comments I hear is the ignition switch going bad. HAve you encountered this?
It's probably the instrument cluster. Does everything else in the instrument cluster work properly? Does turning the ignition on and off make any difference?
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@@WayneSallee-comTech Thanks for responding. I unhooked the battery, and it went off briefly. It came back on very faded and then went off altogether.
@@superbeefinder It's probably the instrument cluster. Does everything else in the instrument cluster work properly? Does turning the ignition on and off make any difference?
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Can you tell me if this is the problem I'm having with wife's truck the key is stuck on willnt come alway back so I can't get the key out so it's killing the batter
Well it's always good to proofread before submitting. Yes a bad ignition switch can drain your battery, but more often than not, it will fail with an open connection instead of a closed connection.
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I changed the ignition switch it turns on just like this but for reasons unknown the fb won’t shut off all the way the radio is still on
The radio stays on until you open your door. Sounds like you have a bad door switch.
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Is this what i need to do if my car doesn’t start after turning my key? My gauges on the dash start to erratically jump up and down and then when i go to twist the key my car is just non responsive
It could be. Have you noticed this to have slowly gotten worse over a period of time? Have you noticed that things would not work right, but if you turned the key off and did it again, things worked? If so, it's probably the ignition switch. Some times the gauge cluster goes bad, and causes that kind of behavior. But more often it's the ignition switch. If it turns out to not be the ignition switch, then it is probably your gauge cluster.
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Between the birds and fire trucks it's hard to stay focused on the video. But very informative.
Thanks for the feedback.
I'm going to have to invest in a Bluetooth microphone so that I get less background distractions.
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Hi Wayne, it seems very interesting your video, I have a TB EX 2004, and I stop hearing the chimes, then my CD or radio doesn't sound, the gas gauge it's some kind of erratic and now the driver window is not working...may I think the problem is the ignition switch?
For the 2002 Trailblazer, the chime goes through the driver side speaker only, so those 2 problems are probably the same. The other 2 problems are separate. So it's probably 3 separate problems. And I don't think it's an ignition switch problem.
Actually it might be 2 separate problems. The driver side speaker, and driver side door, could be the same problem. Take a look at the switch box in the driver side door.
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@@WayneSallee-comTech Thanks Wayne, I did check the Driver door speaker and its ok, still the chime and the radio goes on and of intermitent...could that be caused for the switch box in the driver side door?
@@jdikdan1 Yes, that switch box in the the door is the central hub for everything electrical in the door.
If you were to take that switch box out, nothing electrical in the door, would work.
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I was mistaken about the speaker. The speaker is the one and only item that will function without the switch box.
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Thanks!!!watched video and problem solved
You're welcome. Glad it helped.
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Hi,
I am facing a problem in my blazer. It happend twice after 7 days period as car not start or engine not crank.
Switch on, windows working, lights on, music player on but when I turn the key to start the car .. all dash lights off and when I release the key all dash lights turn on but car not start.
After continues 10 to 12 tries .. finally car on and work smoothly with no issues.
Kindly suggest is that the same issue of switch or its another issue ??
I think its the switch .. I am waiting for your opinion.
Sounds like your starter is going out. You will probably be stuck soon with no ability to start. Put a volt meter on the battery with it set to record lowest volts, and try to start the car. If you don't have that setting have someone watch for lowest volts. It also could be a bad connection at the battery. Disconnect your battery cables, and clean them with baking soda, and put them back on. Also check all cables going to the starter, and make sure the starter bolts are not loose, as that is where the starter gets it's ground.
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@@WayneSallee-comTech Thanks for your prompt reply.
I will check tomorrow under the hood for batter & terminals.
I have a volt meter, I will also monitor that too.
But mostly its switch issue .. for that I went today to buy from Chevrolet company but as usual part not available here in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Now after examine my car as you said then I have to go in local market and search for Acdelco switch.
@@saifullahkhan9388 How did things go?
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I changed the starter switch .. as in the video .. but again I faced the same issue ..
I went to electrician and he says that as no engine icon and car dash lights off when I turn on the key and try to crank the engine but its not cranked then its means you starter is damaged..
You have to replace it..
What do you think ?
As I face in this trailblazer more issues of damaged wires at the point of connectors..
Can you suggest please.
@@saifullahkhan9388 As I said before, it's probably your starter that is bad.
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That watch your wearing must be from the 80's
My watch was manufactured in 1991, and I purchased it in 1992. It's old. I've had to nurse it along over the years, repairing it to keep it going. It's a database watch with phone numbers, calendar, calculator, world time, stop watch, timer, alarm. Without pushing any buttons it shows a 2 week calendar, day of the week, year, month date, hour, minute, second. The only thing I use now, is the time, and calculator. More often I use my phone for calculator, some times I use my watch for calculator. I like the fact that I can see all that info at a quick glance. Most watches don't have all that info without pushing any buttons. It's nice to be able to remind yourself what day of the week it is, at a quick glance.
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How do you know I'm having a issue with my 06 when I drive the truck my drivers switch don't have power to it at all an all the other windows work on their own switch bought a new one same promble an here an their it just starts working an ideas great video
There has been some problems with rain getting in to the switch, because Chevy did not make things right. Look to see if water is getting into the switch. And see if power is getting to the switch.
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Thanks! Very helpful.
Great! I'm glad it helped.
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Would this cause the battery to die
It can if it fails to to turn off one of the switches, but usually when they fail, they just fail to make proper connections.
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sweet watch. looks like a casio dbc-150
Close. It's a casio dbm-150
It was manufactured in 91, and I purchased it in 92
I've been nursing it along to keep it working all these years.
I just noticed that the data on the internet says 96. I'll have to did out my original paper instruction booklet to double check the date.
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Did you have any screws to remove on column part cover ?
No there were no screws on the column cover. Most cars will not have a screw there.
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Hi your video worked wonder but RIGHT NOW The car won’t stop ! Like the engine is on and I can’t turn it off
Was it doing that before you replaced the ignition switch? You might have gotten a bad ignition switch.
Or your ignition relay could be sticking.
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So what do I do if it won't start after that?
Don't throw parts at it. Typical symptoms of a bad ignition switch is that it starts giving problems intermittently. If your starter just stopped working for good, then it is probably something else, like a bad starter.
What if you turned the old one and don't know where it goes???
Just look at how I turned mine, and turn yours like mine, and you will probably be fine.
Communist Google has been shadow banning me, so I am now also on odysee.
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why do i keep having to replace my ignition switch in my 03 trailblazer LS
Have you taken any of your old ignition switches apart?
What do the old ignition switches look like inside; are there any burnt areas?
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I have a no crank no start I replaced the ignition switch and after a few drives and I thought it was working great it was back to a no start no crank. What's the next easiest thing to do?
@@whatthe2458 The next easiest thing to do is to replace your trailblazer. It is easier to replace your trailblazer than it is to replace all of the parts in the trailblazer. But the best thing to do is to look at what is wrong, instead of just changing parts. But if you want to just keep changing parts, then the next easiest thing to do is to change your windshield wipers. :-)
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I knew it was a $30 Gamble and easy to do. Just wondering what the next thing to check.
@@whatthe2458 Have you taken any of your old ignition switches apart?
What do the old ignition switches look like inside; are there any burnt areas?
Do you have a volt meter?
When does it work, and when does it not work?
Does turning the ignition switch on and off repeatedly make any difference?
Have you checked the wiring going to your starter?
Does banging on your starter make it work?
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You think this cld be whats wrong with my truck? It starts but won't lock off so its draining my battery.
My replies keeps disappearing. Google is going down hill.
What do you mean by "won't lock off"?
What kind of vehicle is it?
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What do you mean by "won't lock off"?
What kind of vehicle is it?
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> Hi there! Thank you for the video of this. I am curious… what tools will I need to do this repair?
You might need a hex screw driver bit. But most vehicles don't have that screw in them.
You will need a small flat head screw driver, and a tiny flat head screw driver.
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Great video! I have a 2004 Trailblazer and wondering if mine could be the ignition switch. The gauges on the dash were going crazy a few days ago, then when we shut the vehicle off it wouldn't crank when we went to start it back up. I tried to jump it, thinking it was the battery but didn't work. Then, after about 20 minutes I tried to start it again and it worked without jumping. Sometimes the dash lights up and all lights are on, then other times nothing but the check engine light comes on. Either way, if I am patient enough it eventually cranks and works fine. Any suggestions? I would love for this to be a $30 fix :)
*update: I installed the new ignition switch and it started right up. Everything was working so I put the panel back on then it did the same thing to me. When I turn the key all power is on, gauges and all lights are on but won’t crank. No clicking noise or anything, just doesn’t start.
*2nd update: I seem to have okay luck when doing the following. When I put the key in, I turn it 1 click until the battery light is on, then a second click and the whole dash lights up, all gauges, check engine, securty, ABS, seat belt.. I wait for them to turn off (about 5 seconds) so that only the gauges are lit up then I turn it crank the engine and it usually starts right up. If I just insert key and attempt to start the vehicle up right away it usually will not crank and gets stuck that way for about 5 minutes. I am so lost and have no idea what it could be since I just replaced the ignition switch.
I would never recommend anyone purchase a trailblazer. They have so many electrical problems. There have been problems with the body control module causing similar problems. It's under the back seat with the fuses.
I have a similar issue as yours, but with different symptoms.
I changes my ignition switch about a year ago because some times when I started the car, the transmission would shift hard. A bad ignition switch can cause this. That seemed to fix it for about 1 year, but just recently it has returned.
My symptoms are similar to yours, in that:
changing the ignition switch seemed to fix it.
taking the key out and restarting seemed to fix it, if not the first time, eventually it would work. Once it works, it works, until the car is turned off again.
One thing that I have considered, is if turning he key slower would make a difference, as you have mentioned.
Another thing that seems to make a difference, and is documented on the internet, is that things are more likely to work, if the AC blower is off when starting the car, especially not having the blower on high.
Another thing that I think might make a difference, is that I took the ignition switch out again a few days ago, and instead of lining it up the way that the old ignition switch was, I moved gears to the position to where it looks like in the not so good picture in the shop manual. I set it with the first point on the gear, barely sticking above the switch.
I also tried setting the ignition switch all the way to the end to see what would hapen, and it would not crank.
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Well I tried the "turn the key, give it time, then crank" method, and for me it has proven not to help.
Now I'm trying the "turn the key fast" method with the fan off (very important), and so far it seems that it is preventing the body control module from overheating, but sometimes if refuses to start as if there is no fuel getting to the system, but "turn the key off, and turn the key quickly again" works. So far so good on that trick.
This reminds me of the days when I was using a TRS80 color computer 2. Someone would give me a file on a cassette tape, and I wold have to adjust the pitch one direction on the cassette player, and then later as it was still loading the file, adjust the pitch the other way to finish loading the file.
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I have the excact same truck and my key won't turn in the ignition at all
If it won't physically turn, then it's probably a different problem unless temporarily removing the switch make s difference.
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What happens if you do turn the old one cause that's what my boyfriend did
I'm not sure what you mean.
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Great job. Thanks
Thanks.
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Those that fix the dashboard light not go on! But car does!
What are you trying to say?
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So I have 2003 trailblazer and when I put it park the key doesn’t come all the way back to off position and dash lights stay on and the park and reverse deal starts going back n forth threw gears flashing
P,N,R,D
If the key physically won't go back, then it's the lock that needs to be replaced. You could try lubing the lock, and see if that helps.
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Genius! Thanks!
Glad it helped.
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Yep
Good Job, Thank you
Thanks. I hope it was helpful.
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Gracias amigo.
Thanks, I'm glad it helped.
I think i messed up bc after I did this when i turn my car off my battery light stays on and idk what to do now 😂
You might have gotten a bad ignition switch. Put the old one back in, and see what happens.
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Thanks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. 👌👍✌️😊
You're welcome. I hope it helped.
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Sound like President Clinton
Ok, so now we have 2 votes that I sound like Bill Clinton. :-) :-)
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