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Ignition switch autopsy notes 850

I just replaced a flakey ignition switch where the ABS and Trax lights
came on and the day headlights wouldn't without fiddling with the key.

It's easy to change out take 2 T-25 head and 2 T0 head screws out
and remove the shroud around the steering wheel.
2 screws and you can move the directional stalk out of the way
then pull the connector off and 2 flat head screws get the switch
in your hand.

You can get the cover off the switch by prying out 4 crimps and see that
there's a ball detent in the cap. It had dried up grease, and there are cam disks inside to open and close the different contacts.
Those disks could use a little dielectric silicone so things work better.
They might bind the points and move the support arm a little.
The arms that hold the contact points looked less than 100% sturdy
with a few of the contact points not aligning well.

Since it isn't so hard to sway the switch, it might be worth opening
up a flakey switch and clean out the old grease and use new dielectric
silicone, reset the four crimps and
maybe get some more years of service, who knows?

Bill






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New Ignition switch autopsy notes [850]
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