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Bb: Well written. I thought Brandt might need a little more detail and encouragement. We both know he can do it. Brandt: As this appears to be your first time working on an ignition switch, here are a few tips. First, make sure the switch is faulty by careful diagnosis of the problem, especially if it is electrical. If the problem is mechanical with the lock/tumbler being worn and sloppy—or if you have lost the key, you will need to flush and lube or replace the lock/tumbler assembly—possibly back into the existing switch body if it is OK mechanically and electrically. You want to keep the original key and tumbler if possible so as to have the same key for the doors and ignition.
You may want to test the removed switch at this point. The five lugs are usually marked on the back of the switch as shown below.
Use an ohm-meter or other electrical continuity tester to check the following continuities of the removed switch. If all are as noted, your problem may be a worn tumbler or in the wiring. If the problem is just sticky tumbler and key-action, you or a locksmith can flush the pin and spring areas and all parts of the tumbler with solvent and re-lube with appropriate lube-such as graphite or clock oil.
Your new ignition switch will probably have an additional spade marked GRD. Your five-wire connector will not engage this spade but will still fit, so just ignore this small difference. Remove the lock/tumbler assembly from the old switch using the method Bob describes below. Clean, flush and relube. Remember, nearly 60 years of fine brass dust and old hard lube may be in the lock from the wear from the keys. Save the tumbler if you can. Install the lock/tumbler in the new switch. You may have to depress the release pin slightly to start the assembly into the switch body. Have the key in the switch as you may have to rotate the key to allow the tumbler to slide all the way in to its proper place in the base of the switch.. Go for it, Brandt—and let us know how you fared. Labor time—one hour if all goes well. Not much to go wrong. Second time will only require half the time. Rich Barber Brentwood, CA (Fall not here yet—still hot & dry) From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of 'Bob Jasinski' rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] Brandt, I replaced the ignition switch in my G about a year ago. It was fairly easy to do and I don’t remember having to remove much, maybe the panel under the instruments, but I think I had that off already for the other work I was doing. Anyway, wiggle the back of the connector to unplug the wiring harness and unscrew the bezel from the front. There is a light bulb fixture that is part of the mount you’ll also have to deal with, it all fits together. I was able to get one from the local parts store, it is used for a number of years. As I recall, the new one had an extra terminal that was unused for my year but the connector fit just fine. As far as the key goes, they are sold without the key tumbler, you reuse your old one, which is removed by pushing in the spring pin on the side of the old switch with the key in place, and the whole tumbler pulls out.. Slip it into the new switch and it will lock in place same as the old switch. Reinstall through the light bulb fixture and tighten, then reconnect the wiring from behind. The light only comes on when the switch is in the first pull out position as I recall. Bob J From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Brandt Jimerson brandt300g@xxxxxxxxx [Chrysler300] Hello to everyone in 300sville!! Say, I need to know the best price and/ or availability route for an ignition switch with key already fitting properly inside to operate. My second question would be about the labor time to replace a G ignition switch. Thank you!! Brandt Jimerson, 300G (Melisa) So. Calif. __._,_.___ Posted by: "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx> To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or go to https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/all/manage/edit For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylang __,_._,___ |
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