Key will not turn back to Acc. position
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From: Morris, IL
Car: '91 t-top RS; '91 hrdtp Z28
Engine: LO3;383tpi
Transmission: 700r4;very nice 700r4
Axle/Gears: 4.10 zt posi, 3.70 auburn
Key will not turn back to Acc. position
Appearently the origional owner had an alarm on the car, and removed it before I bought it. I am guessing this is why the key will not turn back to access the accessory position. Though it is not a big deal, it would be nice to be able to play the stereo without it killing the battery in 10 minutes. Any help would be appreciated.
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From: Lansdale Pa
Car: 90 RS
Engine: 305 TBI - LT1 Cam
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Stock Crap
i had the same problem for as long as i've had my car, just recently my ignigtion switch died and the only way i can start my car is with the remote starter. But, I got a new ingniton cylinder with keys from pep-boys for 50 bucks. so i'm hoping that i will both be able to start my car with the key and turn it back to acc.
are your best et and trap with a 383, or was that the 5.0L??
are your best et and trap with a 383, or was that the 5.0L??
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From: Morris, IL
Car: '91 t-top RS; '91 hrdtp Z28
Engine: LO3;383tpi
Transmission: 700r4;very nice 700r4
Axle/Gears: 4.10 zt posi, 3.70 auburn
are your best et and trap with a 383, or was that the 5.0L??
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Car: 1989 Red T-Top Firebird, 1989 Iroc
Engine: 2.8L 173 C.I., 355
Transmission: Th700r4 Auto, Built TH700R4
I have the same problem. It will not go back to the accessory position. the ignition cylinder will not even push it , its completely against the column. I had to replace the ignition switch and it still doesn't work, no ideas on why either.
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From: Marietta, GA
Car: '91 Firebird Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI (LO3)
Transmission: 700r4, Vette Servo
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 Bolt, PBR disks
Hold up... I have this problem as well but think I have at least isolated the problem:
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Here is the exact post that helped me out (maybe):
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Here is the exact post that helped me out (maybe):
From badjuju342
hold the phone!!!!!! most likely it is NOT your key switch.there is a rod that runs down your column to the actual ignition switch on the lower 1/2 of the column . the key switch itself only operates this rod. the ignition is notorious for getting out of adjustment from vibration over the last 20 or some odd years. it very simple fix , a 10mm , 8mm and 7mm wrench is required to fix it . the switch is located at the top of the lower 1/2 of column . look for a white plastic piece with larger gauge red , yellow, pink , orange and brown wires coming out of it. loosen the nuts, bolts securing it but don't take them all the way off. notice the mounting holes are elongated so gently slide the switch back and forth until you get it into the acc position then snug it back up . proceed to check the run &start positions from there . cost to fix :0.00 ,getting your acc.position back : priceless.
hold the phone!!!!!! most likely it is NOT your key switch.there is a rod that runs down your column to the actual ignition switch on the lower 1/2 of the column . the key switch itself only operates this rod. the ignition is notorious for getting out of adjustment from vibration over the last 20 or some odd years. it very simple fix , a 10mm , 8mm and 7mm wrench is required to fix it . the switch is located at the top of the lower 1/2 of column . look for a white plastic piece with larger gauge red , yellow, pink , orange and brown wires coming out of it. loosen the nuts, bolts securing it but don't take them all the way off. notice the mounting holes are elongated so gently slide the switch back and forth until you get it into the acc position then snug it back up . proceed to check the run &start positions from there . cost to fix :0.00 ,getting your acc.position back : priceless.
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Car: 1989 Red T-Top Firebird, 1989 Iroc
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Transmission: Th700r4 Auto, Built TH700R4
Dude thanks for that, I had never really thought much of it and just happened to catch the post and decided I would post somethin in hops I could figure it out. Now i must go try that. sounds Logical.
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Car: '91 Firebird Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI (LO3)
Transmission: 700r4, Vette Servo
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 Bolt, PBR disks
Originally posted by FireChicken2.8
Dude thanks for that, I had never really thought much of it and just happened to catch the post and decided I would post somethin in hops I could figure it out. Now i must go try that. sounds Logical.
Dude thanks for that, I had never really thought much of it and just happened to catch the post and decided I would post somethin in hops I could figure it out. Now i must go try that. sounds Logical.
Please let me know how hard it is. If the weather holds tomorrow, this is the project I am going to do. Got a digital camera?
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Car: 1989 Red T-Top Firebird, 1989 Iroc
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Yeah I have a camera, but I am not sure if I will have time to do it tonight but if i do i will make sure to post some pics for ya. I know what box he is talkin about and it seems easy but you never know with cars.
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From: Marietta, GA
Car: '91 Firebird Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI (LO3)
Transmission: 700r4, Vette Servo
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 Bolt, PBR disks
Originally posted by FireChicken2.8
Yeah I have a camera, but I am not sure if I will have time to do it tonight but if i do i will make sure to post some pics for ya. I know what box he is talkin about and it seems easy but you never know with cars.
Yeah I have a camera, but I am not sure if I will have time to do it tonight but if i do i will make sure to post some pics for ya. I know what box he is talkin about and it seems easy but you never know with cars.
BTW... my pop went to school in Pella. Iowa ain't so bad at all.
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kewl thing about Iowa, if your car breaks down, ride your bike. if anyone says anything, tell 'em, "training for RAGBRAI"
P.S. If you aren't from Iowa, or haven't riden RAGBRAI, don't ask
P.S. If you aren't from Iowa, or haven't riden RAGBRAI, don't ask
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From: Marietta, GA
Car: '91 Firebird Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI (LO3)
Transmission: 700r4, Vette Servo
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 Bolt, PBR disks
Originally posted by 911rsq
P.S. If you aren't from Iowa, or haven't riden RAGBRAI, don't ask
P.S. If you aren't from Iowa, or haven't riden RAGBRAI, don't ask
Here is where I ride (and drive).
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Car: 1989 Red T-Top Firebird, 1989 Iroc
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lol...ahh RAGBRAI...lol I am glad some people know where Iowa is...lol sadly I had someone as me if I lived in the potato state...ha. CADILLAC, don't hold out on my pics if you don't need too cause it could be a few days before i get around to havin time...but I will gladly take a few if you would like.
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Yeah.....no elevation change......hahahahahahhahahahaha
Not quite like where you ride tho.
And hey......potatos......corn.....potatos......corn......
what's the diff?
Not quite like where you ride tho.
And hey......potatos......corn.....potatos......corn......
what's the diff?
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From: Marietta, GA
Car: '91 Firebird Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI (LO3)
Transmission: 700r4, Vette Servo
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 Bolt, PBR disks
Originally posted by 911rsq
And hey......potatos......corn.....potatos......corn......
what's the diff?
And hey......potatos......corn.....potatos......corn......
what's the diff?
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From: Marietta, GA
Car: '91 Firebird Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI (LO3)
Transmission: 700r4, Vette Servo
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 Bolt, PBR disks
I got Trickster to provide some pics (blow up diagram) of the steering column as a guide. The applicable diagrams are at the bottom of this thread:
Trickster strikes again!
Trickster strikes again!
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