Bad Key Cylinder?

[Ricko1966]

Yep - but headlights and dome light worked. That’s what started me down the path of a bad key cylinder.

Well had I known the headlights were working I wouldn't have been going down the path I was going down,but still am having a problem with the volt gauge. Is it working now?

 

[wildgoose]

Well had I known the headlights were working I wouldn't have been going down the path I was going down,but still am having a problem with the volt gauge. Is it working now?

Yep - it read 14 volts during the entire drive to the shop.

 

[Ricko1966]

Yep - it read 14 volts during the entire drive to the shop.

That's kinda weird isn't it? Starter and gauge both started working and quit working,same time. Seems weird

 

[wildgoose]

That's kinda weird isn't it? Starter and gauge both started working and quit working,same time. Seems weird

Yes I was confused… let me be clear… the starter, the key buzzer, the voltmeter in the panel, the red “Fasten Seat Belts” in the panel, and the turn signal indicators all did not work yesterday, however the dome light and headlights did. That’s why I was convinced something broke inside the column or key cylinder.

I don’t know that smacking the starter while my wife was turning the key actually did anything, but for now I will let my wife think she is the Squarebody Savior.

 

[bucket]

Yes I was confused… let me be clear… the starter, the key buzzer, the voltmeter in the panel, the red “Fasten Seat Belts” in the panel, and the turn signal indicators all did not work yesterday, however the dome light and headlights did. That’s why I was convinced something broke inside the column or key cylinder.

I don’t know that smacking the starter while my wife was turning the key actually did anything, but for now I will let my wife think she is the Squarebody Savior.

I would lean more towards a failing or mis-adjusted ignition switch, rather than the lock cylinder itself.

But if it does it again. See if you can turn the steering wheel with the ignition turned on. Then turn off the ignition and try turning the steering wheel and see if it locks in place or not. If it does, the ignition lock cylinder isn't the culprit.

Also, leave the key buzzer out of the diagnosis. Those things are incredibly unreliable these days, imho.

 

[wildgoose]

I would lean more towards a failing or mis-adjusted ignition switch, rather than the lock cylinder itself.

But if it does it again. See if you can turn the steering wheel with the ignition turned on. Then turn off the ignition and try turning the steering wheel and see if it locks in place or not. If it does, the ignition lock cylinder isn't the culprit.

Also, leave the key buzzer out of the diagnosis. Those things are incredibly unreliable these days, imho.

It did lock in place once actually… I had to crawl out from under the truck to unlock it for my wife so she could turn the key. Thanks for the tip!!

 

[DoubleDingo]

Worn keys will cause the buzzer to not buzz.

 

[bucket]

It did lock in place once actually… I had to crawl out from under the truck to unlock it for my wife so she could turn the key. Thanks for the tip!!

I forgot one other thing... If it acts up again, try starting it in a gear other than Park. Assuming it's an automatic of course.

Based on the fact that the seatbelt light wasn't coming on, I don't think this will make a difference, but it's easy enough to try.

 

[wildgoose]

I forgot one other thing... If it acts up again, try starting it in a gear other than Park. Assuming it's an automatic of course.

Based on the fact that the seatbelt light wasn't coming on, I don't think this will make a difference, but it's easy enough to try.

it’s a manual… SM465 with 4WD

 

[CountKrunk]

To add an experience my truck after driving a while, turn off. Go to turn back on 10 min later. Nothing, completely dead. Banged on the starter, back to normal.