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i have a 94 chev caprice .classic. it will start fine for ...
Sent to Car Experts February 25 01:27 AM

i have a 94 chev caprice .classic. it will start fine for awile, then the next time it doesnt do anything when i turn on the key. the battery is new, and dont loose any power. could this be a loose wire from the switch to the fuse panel? jumping it will not start it. it wont even turn over, completely dead. then the next time i try it it will start like nothing was wrong. need your expertife. thanks

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1994 Chevrolet caprice 350

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checked starter cables and fuses,also connections. execpt wiring

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February 25 1:36 AM (9 minutes and 2 seconds later)
         
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hi thank you for the question hope this helps

from the detail's you gave it sounds like the ignition switch or the ignition key cylinder.. if you cycle the ingestion on off win you are having this premium if this works the ignition is going out

i can help with the removal of the ignition if you need it



Edited by working4ev on February 25 2006 at 1:42 AM

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February 25 10:16 PM (20 hours and 40 minutes and 19 seconds later)
         
Reply to david's Post: Yes, I need help with the removal of the ignition switch.
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February 26 12:31 AM (2 hours and 15 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
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OK before taking on this job be shore the problem is not the starter.. win this problem happens try hitting the starter with a hammer if this works the problem is the starter not the ignition switch.. and will be much essayer to repair then the ignition switch
but if it is the ignition switch her we go

1. Disconnect the Battery using a 10mm socket.
2. Remove the two(2) T30 Torx screws from behind the airbag. (one on each side)

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3. Disconnect the two highlighted connectors

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4. Remove the 15/16" bolt holding the steering wheel on. And the two connectors as seen in the picture. One has a brown wire going to a black connector. The other is a set of wires going to a red connector.

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5. Remove the two(2) Allen screws using a 1/8" Allen key that holds the Steering wheel adjustment lever on.

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6. Remove the three(3) Philips head Screw holding the Steering wheel guard on. And slide off. Watch out for the Steering wheel adjustment lever that is fed through this guard.

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7. Remove the Female Ignition switch from the Male ignition switch

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8. You can now remove the Male ignition switch that goes into the back of the Ignition tumbler via these two screw that are actually painted over with red paint

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All done, just reverse the order and marvel at your working car once again

good luck



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