[Chillman]

Hello there! This website seems to have all the answers!

1) I am able to "pop the clutch" and the car runs fine.

2) When I turn the key to the "on" position all the dash lights come on and I can hear the main relay click and the fuel pump buzz.

3) When I turn the key to "start" position there is just silence.

4) I have checked the fuses under the dash and in the engine and they are all in tact.

5) I have replaced the starter, main relay and clutch safety switch with no luck. I am pretty sure that it's the ignition switch but I wanted to see what you think.

If it is in fact the ignition switch:
Do you think I need to replace the entire ignition switch set-up or just the key lock cylinder? And, is it something I can do myself?

THANKS!

[TxGreaseMonkey]

Replace the ignition switch:

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove dashboard lower cover and knee bolster.
3. Disconnect 5-P connector from under-dash fuse box and 7-P connector from main wire harness.
4. Remove steering column covers.
5. Insert key and turn it to "0".
6. Remove two screws from switch and replace.

Easy job.

[Chillman]

Hello there! This website seems to have all the answers!

1) I am able to "pop the clutch" and the car runs fine.

2) When I turn the key to the "on" position all the dash lights come on and I can hear the main relay click and the fuel pump buzz.

3) When I turn the key to "start" position there is just silence.

4) I have checked the fuses under the dash and in the engine and they are all in tact.

5) I have replaced the starter, main relay and clutch safety switch with no luck. I am pretty sure that its the ignition switch but I wanted to see what you think.

If it is in fact the ignition switch:
Do you think I need to replace the entire ignition switch set-up or just the key lock cylinder? And, is it something I can do myself?

THANKS!

Thanks for the info!

Would I need to remove the steering wheel? Is there a enough space to remove the screws?
Is the main wire harness located under the dash also?

Is the install as straightforward as you mentioned?

[TxGreaseMonkey]

No need to remove the steering wheel. Plenty of room to remove the screws. Once you remove the covers, you'll see what needs to be done. Don't let it intimidate you.

[Chillman]

I've been reading that I need to "punch the bolt head" on the steering column bolts to remove them. What does this mean? Do I need a special tool?

Here is what I read:

"Removing the bolt from the steering column ignition assembly.

Replacing the ignition switch assembly using a punch.

-Punch the bolt head at 3'O clock.

-Slightly angle the center punch and punch the bolt out counterclockwise.

-Do the same to the other bolt.

- Once both are loosen continue to twist the nut using your fingers. "