Car Is Intermittantly not starting. When that happens, there is no power to dash , windows or a/c either. (not even a click)Then after 20 minutes or more it may start.
2007-06-19 04:49:14 · 5 answers · asked by bocaBroker 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ GMC
Headlights, radio , turn signals and radio work. Windows and a/c dont (when this happens).
How much should dealer charge to replace ignition switch, and should it be discounted if replaced 2 years ago?
2007-06-19 05:04:45 · update #1
Yes, it is possible an ignition switch can go bad again after a few years.
2007-06-19 05:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by gar_fanatic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very possible. Did you remove keys from your keychain after the original ignition switch was replaced.
Dangling keys from a keychain is the primary reason ignition switches go out. The ignition switch was never meant to handle a huge keychain of keys that I see some people carry around.
However, do your lights turn on? (ie flip on the lights as you would at night and see if the front head lights turn on, if so, you may have a weak battery) Windows and A/C are dependent on the key being in the igntion and in the Accessory or On position (problem with the ignition switch), headlights typically not (so if you headlights don't turn on, it may be another electrical wiring problem).
This will at least help you determine if the problem is with the ignition switch or somewhere else.
2007-06-19 11:56:55 · answer #2 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is very possible with this type of car. The same thing happens to Cavaliers and Sunfires and the columns in these are pretty much the same. The two cars mentioned here had a recall that attempted to alleviate a condition of arcing inside the ignition switch. I believe that this condition is present in all of the columns built like those two cars which you have. All switches arc somewhat when used, but I think the switches for these are built with an inferior type of contact material that either arcs away or becomes a high resistance barrier when used. I would take it back and state to the guys that fixed it first your concerns. Obviously it has to be determined if this is the problem again, but it sure sounds like it. Good luck.
2007-06-19 14:00:28 · answer #3 · answered by Deano 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your switch is in the dash and not on the column it should only take an hour for someone who's done them before. Book time I was paid by , 1.9 hours . It's not much of an electrical switch,given its size. It also has what looks to be a sensor for the immobilizer in the lock cylinder which I just swapped over to the new unit. It's a little fast to be dead again but considering the load on it ,it might be a weak spot.
2007-06-20 03:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by David S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your battery wiring
2007-06-23 12:14:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋