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hi i have a 89 caddy deville... i parked it at work and let it idol for a min soon after i threw it in reserve an the car quit running... i tryed to start it back... but the dash lights an radio pretty much everything in the dash will not work.. no juice to ignition... but the headlights will work and dome light dooo? soo the battery is not dead.. checked every fuse in the car they are all good.. any suggestions guys? id really appreciate it.
Hello,
The electrical ignition switch is not the keys and lock cylinder.
Your circuit is not covered by a fuse.
You need to remove the black hush panel under the steering column (7mm or 9/32 heads on screws) under the steering column. In the rear part or the hush panel either 10mm head or wing nuts on the studs.
Follow the two harnesses up to the top of the steering column under dash.
There are 2 connectors that plug inti ignition switch. Push connectors to determine they are locked in.
I don't recommend changing parts for the heck of it, but I have seen ignition switches burn out on old cars. If pushing the connector in does not work, you need to pull both connectors from ignition switch. There is a trick to this because of limited space without dropping column. Disconnect battery. Try to pry the tin hold down on the top of the ignition switch. Pull two connectors.Look or smell for burning.
Get a new electrical switch and install connectors. Insert an ice pick awl or small screwdriver into hole. You will see with the switch upside down. Pull one click. Your warning indicator lights should light up. Holding the ignition switch, pull once more, engine should start and run. Push back on hole to turn off.
You are going to need advice to replace the ignition switch and the column needs to be dropped. At that point call me and have a pen and paper. Its not a major repair, but dropping the column and replacing the switch requires extensive information. 866-490-1673. I have rebuilt and repaired over 10,000 of these columns, so I have a little experience I can share with you.
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Rob Painter
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Alarm system questions cannot be answered on this forum. These systems are not what I can answer. Without being physically at the vehicle and not knowing what kind of electrical service has been done on the vehicle, there is no possible way to give an accurate answer over the internet. My expertise is in Ignition/key based anti-theft systems. These issues include GM VATS (resistor chip in key blade) PASSLOCK (MRD)-ignition lock rotation based, no special ignition key and the PKIII Transponder (computer chip in key) systems. These systems are not alarm based and are integral with the starting of the engine. This is why I cannot diagnose alarm problems without physically looking at the vehicle: Alarm systems are a completely different annimal than ignition key/lock based anti-theft system. Many alarm questions come from vehicles 10 years old, and since older, many hands that had been involved over the years.I am an expert in all GM factory (ignition/key based)systems. Alarm system questions pose to many situations beyond my knowledge as to what has been done to the vehicle over the years. Some guy may have actually wired the stereo into the alarm system. Who knows? Over my past 30 years in vehicle wiring repair, I have seen unbelievable wiring disaters done by guys that consider themselves "mechanics." I have seen stereos and alarms intalled using surgical tape. I have seen modules burn up, un-fused circuits, wiring jambed between the doors and even lamp cord used for a starter kill. To answer alarm questions over the internet without examining the vehicle is like asking; What does it take to remove a dent?
Experience
Education/Credentials-ASE certified. 11 years with a GM dealer and 17 years with a repair facility dealing with only the repair of theft recovered vehicles.
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