70chev Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Hey everybody! I got a quick question... took the Monte out for a cruise today, and when I shut it off the engine went off like it normally would, but the radio and the dummy lights stayed on;( like when the key is in the on position) but the key was in the off position. I restarted the car and shut it off again, and then it was normal. What might be the cause of this, is something going bad? Thanks, Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Your ignition switch is acting up. Change it before it leaves you stranded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chev Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 where is that located and where is the best place to get a good quality one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I believe Paul is referring to the ignition mounted on the lower steering column. Not the key switch/cylinder. The parts place, ground up, Leo, ausleys, etc. A Chevelle ignition is the same. Just make sure you order the correct year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 If you have tilt steering, ACDelco D1405B. If you do not have tilt steering, ACDelco D1404B. $12.75 and $16. 54 plus shipping at rockauto.com It's on top of the steering column. Ya got small hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chev Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Do I have to pull the steering wheel then? If it's at the top of the column I guess I'm having trouble picturing where it is. I do not have tilt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chev Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Oh wait..... do you mean on top of the column at the base under the dash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Yes. On the bottom half of the column. 2- 5/16 screws hold it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 If I had to do this job, or anything that takes more than 10 seconds under the dash, I pull the seat and lay down face up at the pedals feet on the back seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I just changed my ignition switch myself. I removed the two nuts that hold the steering column up and dropped the column. This gave me room to replace the ignition switch. If it is a column shifter you will need to remove the screw that holds the cable for the shift indicator. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Exactly what Canuck said. 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chev Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Very good! Where should I order one from that's a genuine GM? Any suggestions? What a local parts store carry it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bell Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 ACDelco is the genuine GM part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chev Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Surprisingly enough they had it on Amazon! thanks for all your help Paul I really appreciate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Aaron mentioned this "If it is a column shifter you will need to remove the screw that holds the cable for the shift indicator." This cannot be mentioned enough! You can snap the thin cable if not done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 One more picture I had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leghome Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Snapped mine when I changed to a tilt column. Lucky I have the horseshoe shifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chev Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 Thanks for all the tips I appreciate it! I do have a column shifter..... so good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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