Pete379

Hi I recently had to have a new ignition switch put in my '85 TransAm because the key got stuck in it. Now when I listen to my stereo it doesn't work when the car is turned on except it works fine when turned off plus the inside lights are dim now and the turn signals flash very slowly but that could be another problem. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks alot.

Gummie

Sounds like a bad ground. Your instrumentation isn't getting enough voltage - that's why your lights are flashing slowly (and why they flash faster when a bulb is out), why your lights are dim, etc. Check over the ignition related connects to make sure they're all tight and secure and go from there.

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Pete379

Thanks for the reply Gummie! The problem is im not to sure how to get at all the wiring, I usually bring the car in to a mechanic to do all the work on it. How hard would it be to check the connects myself?

Gummie

Not a problem. The mechanic who installed the new switch most likely spliced it in wherever it was most convenient. I know that I'm not sure where this would be but if you were to post this same question in the electrical boards you would probably get a pretty quick response. The mod, Trickster, is extremely helpful.