Posted on Aug 13, 2009

How to check and replace the ignition lock

Having a problem with 1997 chevy camaro. The battery is good, the starter will turn over and crank with help from underneath. Think it is the ignition switch, but not sure. Steering wheel has an airbag and have no knowledge of how to disconnect it before removing the steering wheel. What can be done to check if the ignition switch could be the problem?

Anonymous May 11, 2010

You have an ignition lock, and an ignition switch that does the electrical part. These do get "burnt" up and develop poor connections. This is mounted on the top side of the steering column. Don't forget you also have a park/neutral switch.
Marvin May 11, 2010

most likely you have a pass key problem.

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With the key in the on possition. Hook a positive wire from the battery to the starter terminal were switch kicks it in. See if it turns over for you. if so you have a bad switch. if not, a bad starter.

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