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Replying to: cardoc50 (Sep 08, 2009 10:23 am) Well, I went to the library and printed out the schematics of the truck. Everything under the hood was fine, like the fusible links. Then I probed the #4 fuse going to the dash idiot lights and only had 220mVDC. So I checked the ignition switch. Probed it and had +12VDC at the main red wire but still only 220mVDC with the key on. Then I used a jumper wire and wa-la. It worked. So I find an ignition switch harness at OReilly's for $90.00. The thing is you need a special E4 torx socket to get the igntion switch out. I drive all over town and finally find one for $6.00. I have another online source I am checking into. The guy above was having a very similar issue to yours. Someone else posted that if the vehicle can be started, gently move the key back and forth a small amount, and see if the engine shuts off, particularly when moving toward the "start" position. I will post more when I get an answer from these other guys.
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Sep 08, 2009 11:56 am) I checked my sources and they are saying most likely ignition switch. I hate pointing at something without more definitive "proof" but they also state that for whatever reason, '97 was a bad year for ignition switches in these beasties. Wish I could offer more suggestions, but that is all I can come up with.
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Sep 08, 2009 7:14 pm) I need to peel back my carpet to check the wiring that runs directly under the drivers feet.I don't expect to find anything wrong but,since I bought the Jimmy it had a small trans leak. One trans line is clean and has fluid dripping off of it. I can't get my hand up there to tighten the line up,so I may have to lower the trans just enough to tighten the line.I live in West Virginia and noticed the leak a few years ago in Daytona Beach Fla. Of course it has gotten worse over time. It looks like I may be able to acess the line from the top. If not,no harm no foul anyway.Of course if I lower the tranny a bit,I'll need to keep a good eye on the 4x4 switch and vacumn lines.I can do that from up top too. Maybe with a mirror but I think it'll be ok. I still think it's in the ignition switch but these are things that need looking into anyway. I've been driving it around some and boy, like I said a Cavalier ain't no Jimmy! LOL Thanks for the input. I may check voltage to the negative side of the coil when I crank it vs. when the key is on or running. Thanks friend for your input. I'll let everyone know what I find.(and then put an ignition switch in it) LOL
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Replying to: cardoc50 (Sep 14, 2009 2:06 am) how's your family?
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Sep 14, 2009 6:07 am) it needed a good cleaning under there anyway. Why did'nt I know that from being under the vehicle before? Again, does the word senile come in there somewhere? LOL. I was able to remove the crossmember and push the tranny over a few inches and tighten the line. when you take the x-member out, the transfer case rests on a non removeable x-member giving you an extra 3-4 inches. So that helped too. I put everything back together and guess what? The engine threw a rod through the side of the block! Just kidding.LOL. It started up fine every time I tried. It started up this morning cold and I started it a few more times.I did however tape up a couple places where it looked like wires were rubbing on the column and a plastic shield.who knowes?Everything is good right now.(knock on wood).I'll continue to drive it as much as I can(no tags)and see what happens.That's where we are at right now.I'll keep you posted. Thanks again friend!
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Replying to: cardoc50 (Sep 17, 2009 8:21 am) Glad you found/fixed it. Of course, Murphy's law says wait till it rains and you're in your Sunday go to meeting clothes! 
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Sep 17, 2009 7:26 pm) Filter bouncing and vibrating wollowing out the plastic line and in turn causing it to suck air? Now also the rear metal line rubbing against the x-member of course another hole in metal line this time. I found the exact same vehicle at a local salvage yard. The owner gave me the lines and I cut off what I needed with a tubing cutter and attached them with compression couplings. Now all is well.I don't know why it started the other day.At least I knocked on wood(my head).First place to look huh? I going to sell it. I'm looking at the new Ford F-150 Raptor. It is a mean ride. Check it out. 
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Replying to: cardoc50 (Sep 19, 2009 10:33 am)
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Sep 19, 2009 11:18 pm) Raptor will also be available with 500 Horses! And of course he will get one.My wife said NO! So I guess I'll get a little red car. LOL Who wears the britchess in my house? You're a nice fellow.It's been nice talking to you, and I hope we will stay in touch. I hav'nt seen anymore problems come up but mine. Talk to you later friend. |
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Okay so none of my interior lights or the stereo work when the igntion is on and the car is running except for the eye ball lights, the mileage and gear indicator and the turn signal indicator lights (which are fully illuminated all the time but the signals still work.) This didnt seem to happen until a couple days ago when the temperature outside dropped to around 20 degrees. The stereo acts like it wants to work but cant until the ignition is off. Any help????
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