key switch ignition problem
06-12-2006, 09:18 PM
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Car: `91 rs
Engine: 352 TPI
Transmission: TH700 R4
key switch ignition problem
Having a problem starting my 91. Battery is okay,ignition relay is clicking, starter is alright(started car by jumping starter). Car has VATS and has needed me to press the key upward to make the resistor connect but now that is not working. When trying to start, I can hear the fuel pump prime. I don't know if it is the key cylinder or the switch with the rod?
06-13-2006, 07:43 PM
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Car: 89 camaro
Engine: 305 fuel injected throttol body
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: rear is from a fire bird
sup
do u no how to hot wire a 89 camaro and what color the wires are that u need to touch to make it start.
06-13-2006, 08:14 PM
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Car: Only a daily driver, but comin home
Engine: I have one that runs ;)
Transmission: Caged hamster that runs really fast
Axle/Gears: They are round, I know that much
there should be a VATS relay, check that, and also check the VATS fuse, if there is excessive resistance in either one that could be the problem.
also is this when the car has been running for a while or is this anytime hot or cold engine???
or the hole for the resistor in the key is worn out, and in that case get the correct tumbler and install it, it is relatively easy and the tools are cheap, plus it is a great money make if others have column problems
if you live anywhere near Chicago i would come and do it for you
also is this when the car has been running for a while or is this anytime hot or cold engine???
or the hole for the resistor in the key is worn out, and in that case get the correct tumbler and install it, it is relatively easy and the tools are cheap, plus it is a great money make if others have column problems
if you live anywhere near Chicago i would come and do it for you
06-14-2006, 07:24 AM
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Car: `91 rs
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It turned out to be the ignition switch further down the column had burned out. Looked like it shorted the power lead(big yellow wire) going to the starter relay.
06-14-2006, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by pandorafowler
It turned out to be the ignition switch further down the column had burned out. Looked like it shorted the power lead(big yellow wire) going to the starter relay.
, starting a fire. 
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