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03-16-2013, 02:32 PM

hummerz

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Originally Posted by Happy Hummer

On further examination your post is some what related to my query.
A further search had all ready been done early this afternoon.
The switch is a seperate part # from the cylinder .
My question will relate to the cylinder and what the likelyhood of this being the issue?
What proceedure would be best to follow in replacing it.
Would you happen to have the procedure for doing the cylinder and / or the cylinder / switch.
The report was read when she got home tonight and tech labels the area of concern as cylinder. May be though he is interchanging switch with cylinder.
Chris

Why the cylinder? Unless they want to replace both as an assembly?
You will need to key the cylinder if you replace it to match your current key. Either way, the most important things to do:

Disconnect the negative battery terminal
Pull the SIR fuse #27

Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement:
Time .8

Removal procedure

remove steering column trim covers
turn the ignition lock cylinder to the accessory (ACC) position
the ignition lock cylinder access hole is just under the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil on the right center of the steering column housing
insert the 90 degree tip of a pick type tool into the ignition lock cylinder access hole
push down and hold the ignition lick cylinder retaining pin
remove the ignition lock cylinder by pulling it out of the steering column

Installation procedure

turn the igniton lock cylinder to the acc position
push the ignition lock cylinder until the ignition lock cylinder retaining pin locks in place
install the steering column trim covers

Ignition Switch Replacement:

Time 1.0

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03-16-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Hummer

Also how were you able to get the BCM to relearn the switch/ cylinder assembly without a gm computer? Perhapsed you know of a procedure or own such a device?
Chris

10minute procedure requires a tech II, 30minute procedure requires no tools.

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03-17-2013, 09:04 AM

Happy Hummer

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Thanks,

For some reason they labeled the cylinder switch. Now that I've read the information seems pretty straight forward albeit a bit cumbersome. Thank you for your help.

Chris

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03-17-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Hummer

Thanks,

For some reason they labeled the cylinder switch. Now that I've read the information seems pretty straight forward albeit a bit cumbersome. Thank you for your help.

Chris

The Tech is unsure as to which part is the cause of the problem? Did your mechanic check Identifix? Identifix shows #1 confirmed fix is the switch.
Believe me, I have seen it all. I remember 1 time the customer complaint was blower inoperative,
I had a tech that checked it out and listed on the RO, 1-control switch, 1- resistor, 1-blower motor, & recheck. I looked at the RO, and told the tech to go back and check it out further and let me know EXACTLY what is needed! He couldn't diagnose properly! Needless to say, that tech's employment with me, was short lived!
If you decide to replace the switch, just make sure to clean/lube the connector! GL