start with column issues
 

Hi everyone, I have a 87 iroc that I have some starting issues with. A little while ago the car stopped cranking with the key. The ignition still had power and all links were good or replaced that I could see from the engine bay side.
So, long story short, I tried replacing the ignition switch ontop of the coulumn ( the plastice rod type piece) to no avail. So in the end I used a momentary switch and would start the car by leaving the key in the half-way position, then just tapping the monentary button( it also worked nice for adjusting valves since I could crank away without sending ignition to the car if I chose to).
But now even the momentary switch is acting up and now Im at the point where I have been on the side of the road with the key half-on and jumping the leads with a small pry-bar that I carry-ugh. So, I really want to fix the car right and by using the key like it should be.:cry:

Please any help is MUCH appreciated, thanks in advance-
Richie

Have you checked the neutral saftey switch?

I dont believe so, where would it be located?

Any 87? Should be on the shifter (auto, right?). the starter wire should go right through that circuit IIRC. I'll try to look at a diagram later.

Ok thanks, yes its auto. Im not sure if thats one of the ones that I replaced or not.

I would say start with neutral/park safety switch also, as that was the culprit in a 1986 z/28 I had with that problem. And yes it is located on the shifter assy.

Ok so is that on the column or under the console? maybe a link to a pic?

Thanks alot- Rich