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Replying to: cardoc50 (Aug 14, 2009 2:00 pm) Very odd, and I don't know for sure exactly what year they did this. |
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I need help. My 1997 Jimmy 4x4SLE will only start when you release the key. I crank the engine and it cranks normal but will not start until you release the key. That means most of the time it won't start because you only have a second before the key is on the on position. Of course the first thing I thought of is the ignition switch. It has the high output csefi engine or OBD 11 as it's called. Remember it is a 1997 year model. My question is simple...Where is the actual ignition switch on my model? I know this will sound stupid to a lot of you guys but,stupid is as stupid does! lol. Please help.The Jimmy looks brand new and I've kept it that way. I want to drive it again. I've even let the registration run out.(no tags) Now it just sits in one side of my garage looking pretty. If you think it's not the switch, I'll surely take any idea and look into it. "WHERE IS MY IGNITION SWITCH?" and to think I'm a retired mechanic with 38 yearts of service! I'm anxiosly waiting for a reply.Thank you so very much.
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Replying to: cardoc50 (Aug 16, 2009 8:25 am)
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Replying to: cardoc50 (Aug 21, 2009 9:07 am)
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Aug 21, 2009 11:59 am) My Jimmy's the year where you use a screwdriver to bend the spring away from 4 notches and then remove the horn (airbag). then I can get to the steering wheel and then the switch. Guess what the switch cost? I may have you send me some money! LOL 17.69. Seventeen dollars and change. Thanks friend. I'll let you know how it goes. I also heard it was a common problem on those vehicles.Thanks again
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Replying to: cardoc50 (Aug 23, 2009 7:16 am) regarding the switch, you're luck you are changing the cheap switch in the column. You don't even want to know what that multifunction switch on the left costs! Would you believe $195 wholesale???!!! And on a 2002 model, $265 wholesale!!! Needless to say, if anyone drives my Blazer and doesn't treat the switch with gentleness, I thwack them in the side of the head. 
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Aug 23, 2009 8:39 pm) Well,I had to change the multifunction switch over 2 years ago. Did'nt have any rear lamps. The 17 dollar switch I was reffering to was just the key switch.Come to find out the ignition switch directly under the key switch is 99.00.So I cleaned and tested the ignition switch and it is fine. I put the column back together and drove it for about an hour and everything seemed fine.I think I'll put license back on it and drive it again. My 99 cavalier is ok to drive but, it ain't no Jimmy! Thanks again for your help and concern. You are a good man. TTYL
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Replying to: cardoc50 (Aug 31, 2009 4:07 pm) Cavalier, Blazer. Cavalier, Blazer.... C'mon, that's not even close! 
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Replying to: cardoc50 (Aug 21, 2009 9:07 am) warren caine 97 blazer
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Replying to: bitter (Sep 07, 2009 7:24 am) the initial(cold engine)start up,you crank the engine and it does not even try to fire. When you release the key,that couple of seconds that the engine is still turning from the attempt to start, it fires. After several attempts it will finally start on just those seconds that you release the key. After it starts(and it takes a while) everything is fine no dash lamps that should not be on or anything. Then you can turn it off and it starts like a new one all day.Unless it sets for a few hours4-8or so. I don't want to buy a 99.00 switch and it not rectify the problem. It is a 1997 JIMMY 4.3HO with the OBDII injection.Plenty of fuel pressure and shows no trouble codes with my scanner or the Chevy dealership where my friend works. It runs smooth and no other problems.Your info is correct. Can you think of anything else it could be? I'm grasping for straws here. Thanks so much.
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