[V8] 1990 V8 ignition lock

[Kneale Brownson]

If the car didn't have relayed headlights early, the combo switch's 
contacts may be contaminated with melted plastic from the connectors.  
BTDT.  You MAY get relief by pulling the connectors and trying to polish 
the contacts with emery cloth.  I had some success with this, but in the 
end, replaced both the switch and the connectors on the harness after 
relaying the headlights.

On 6/4/2013 5:54 PM, Ed Kellock wrote:
> I replaced the ignition lock and switch in the 1990 V8q and the steering
> wheel lock no longer locks.
>
> What did I do wrong?
>
> I love having the dash and glove compartment off. It's so easy to do stuff.
> I replaced the vacuum hose to the air flap diaphram. Only 84 cents and two
> hours of straining, bending, and a little bit of blood, but the a/c works so
> much better now.
>
> I also fixed the flap spring. I have in the past used coat hanger wire bent
> into the shape of an M to connect the spring on the upper end when the
> plastic post wears through in the middle. This time I found a picture hanger
> bracket that was nearly the perfect shape. A little custom bending of it and
> viola.
>
> Haven't driven the 1990 for a while and really like it's crisper throttle
> response compared to the 93. Gotta change the thermostat so it warms up to
> the middle of the gauge and hopefully the mileage will improve, though the
> 90 is the best of the bunch in my fleet.
>
> Also, now the wipers don't work. I'm sure it's something with the combo
> switch. I still have the airbag off so that shouldn't be too big a deal
> (knock on wood). I already checked the fuse. The washers work, just no wipey
> action.
>
>
> Ed
>
>
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