Steering column/ignition switch

[drumsdaddy]

My ‘88 does not have the backwards rotation for accessories. The first click is steering wheel/tranny unlock only. The next click is accessories then start.

Failure of cylinder locks is lack of lubrication and too many keys on the key ring. Dry graphite the cylinder once a year and seperate the ignition/door key from the rest. If replacing the lock cylinder lubricate lightly inside the column anything that moves then dry graphite the cylinder before install.

Good luck!

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

The next click is accessories then start.

I thought that was "run" then start, accessory is one back from "off".

 

[kenh]

Looking closer at the ignition lock last night and the tumbler is jingley loose in the column. I see one of the big box parts houses has a kit to tighten up the fit. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...?searchTerm=ignition lock cylinder repair kit

Ken

 

[someotherguy]

My ‘88 does not have the backwards rotation for accessories. The first click is steering wheel/tranny unlock only. The next click is accessories then start.

Failure of cylinder locks is lack of lubrication and too many keys on the key ring. Dry graphite the cylinder once a year and seperate the ignition/door key from the rest. If replacing the lock cylinder lubricate lightly inside the column anything that moves then dry graphite the cylinder before install.

Good luck!

That next click is not accessory.. that's on/run. Ignition coil is powered and everything..

Richard

 

[drumsdaddy]

That next click is not accessory.. that's on/run. Ignition coil is powered and everything..

Richard

It may be that they changed it in ‘06. I dont really know. GM changes things like a diaper...

 

[someotherguy]

It may be that they changed it in ‘06. I dont really know. GM changes things like a diaper...

Not sure why you mentioned changing in '06 unless it's because you saw my '06 in my signature. I'm not talking about my '06; I'm talking about GMT400's, including your '88, and OP's '90...

Richard

 

[AK49BWL]

in 03, they changed it from one click back for accessories to one click forward in the GMT800s. The 400s always had a one click back for accessories (radio, windows, wipers) only. On 96+ (maybe 95 as well) autos, there is a bit between Lock and Run where the cluster and transmission are powered up, but that's all. In my manual Sierra, that position is unused.

 

[thinger2]

Sometimes you can get em to work again just by getting a new key made.
See if you can find an old school locksmith and drive the truck to him
so you can test it right in the parking lot
Sometimes the column will get so worn it doesnt even need a key anymore.
Ive also seen the doors and columns work with any gm key.
Had an 89 3500 that would open with the ignition key from a 1964 Chevelle and would start with the key from a 1973 olds cutlass