Which relay controls ignition switch, stereo, PW, A/C, etc? Mine is stuck?
#14
And now I have a headlight out. EFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF.
Had to take the truck to pick up the boy tonight and everything was fine. For now. I didn't tempt fate by shutting down when I got the grandma's house. Just gotta hope it works every time I get in. Started looking under dash to figure out how to get to the ignition switch - Haynes says remove 2-pc shroud, remove column bolts and drop the steering column, and the switch should be right up there. I thought I would start there since it seems the easiest place to start, and I'd notice any worn insulation or questionable connections. I've never dropped a column before and I also have the lower dash trim finisher that looks like it needs to come off, too.
Anyway, I'll keep ya'll posted.
PS - Vegas is a GREAT place to visit... you know the rest
Had to take the truck to pick up the boy tonight and everything was fine. For now. I didn't tempt fate by shutting down when I got the grandma's house. Just gotta hope it works every time I get in. Started looking under dash to figure out how to get to the ignition switch - Haynes says remove 2-pc shroud, remove column bolts and drop the steering column, and the switch should be right up there. I thought I would start there since it seems the easiest place to start, and I'd notice any worn insulation or questionable connections. I've never dropped a column before and I also have the lower dash trim finisher that looks like it needs to come off, too.
Anyway, I'll keep ya'll posted.
PS - Vegas is a GREAT place to visit... you know the rest
#15
can you say Torx bit? you will need one...the 2 piece cover over the column is really easy to remove.....one word of warning though.....beware of the airbag and bare wires....you dont want that thing going off
#19
So do ya think this could be part of my problem??? Effin monkeys got under my dash and had some kind of remote start or alarm or some crap and now it's a spliced and taped up freakin mess.
And I see now that I'm not only needing Torx bits but ALSO Torx SOCKETS to get the effin shroud and switch out. EFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!
And I see now that I'm not only needing Torx bits but ALSO Torx SOCKETS to get the effin shroud and switch out. EFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!
#20
P.S. All of that spliced and taped wiring looks like it's part of the ignition switch harness so if I replace the switch, all that wiring will be new. I have disconnected the battery - is there still a danger of shorting and detonating the airbag? I also see 4 large nuts to be able to drop the steering column - 2 up top behind the switches and another 2 closer to the firewall behind the pedals. Am I looking at the right ones, and is dropping the column really necessary?