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How do you change and ignition switch in dashboard on 1998 Chevy Malibu?
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∙ 14y ago
A quick fix until you have about $300 to fix it is to turn the key to the ON position for 10 minutes, and when the theft system light stops blinking you can start it right up.
You can also just slowly turn the key to the on position (not accessory or start), shift the transmission into neutral (you have to step on the break first) and then start it. This won't work if you have tried to start it and the THEFT light is flashing, see the above answer.
the quick fix is to just wait ten minutes for the theft deterant to cut off, the problem isn't realy the ignition but the system itself and its more like 600 hundred to fix at the dealership
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Take all the other keys off your keyring, the weight of the other keys maybe causing the ignition key to be unreadable.also it depends on what is wrong with the system. if it the anti-theft system it may be very pricy, but if it is the ignition lock cylinder than it will cost you about $100 for the new lock cylinder and several hours of labor if you are very good at working with cars.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 18y agoYou have to pull the steering wheel... but DON'T. The airbag circuit is very sensitive and if you make even a slight mistake, you can be seriously injured from the airbag. Let someone with experience do that one for you.
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∙ 14y agofirst remove the dash trim, you can go to any auto parts store and buy a trim removal tool if need be. you can also remove trim by pulling straight out, be carefull not to break it. after removing trim there are 2 screws holding switch in. remove the screws pull out a bit and remove wires.
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∙ 9y agoBegin by removing the retaining ring at the top of your 2002 Chevrolet Silverado ignition switch. The ignition switch will slide out. Remove the wiring harness from the end of the ignition switch. Reverse the process to install your new ignition switch.
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∙ 15y agoYou need to purchase a Haynes Manual that covers your specific car. There is plenty of useful information available.
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∙ 12y agoYou cannot fix it, just replace it.
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