Replace ignition switch Chevy Truck / Suburban 1500 

thank you so much, i had to scroll through pages of key switch cylinders to find this video, you’re doing the lords work

I got to say I didn't get a whole lot from the video but the written procedure was spot on and I was able to successfully replace my switch yesterday with success... thanks a bunch!

Tools needed (in order of use): 5/16" wrench to disconnect the ground cable from the car's battery #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the trim piece under the steering column. 3/8" drive ratchet and 13mm socket to remove the four bolts from the steering column cradle You'll then need a 15mm socket to remove two nuts securing the the cradle Locate the dimmer switch (left side on the steering column) and the ignition switch (on top of the steering column) Note: make sure your key switch is in the "lock" position before you remove the two screws holding these two switches together. An 8mm wrench removes the nearest hex head screw A 3/8" wrench removes the farthest nut (then you can move the dimmer switch out of the way) The 8mm wrench then removes the stud (then you can remove the ignition switch - up to remove it from the actuating rod, and over the steering column clockwise). A small flat blade screwdriver is handy to help remove the two wiring modules. Before you do anything else, look at the switch to be sure it, and your new switch, are indexed in the 'lock' position. And before you install the new switch, be sure (again) that the key switch is in the 'lock' position. Installation runs in reverse order with only one additional comment: When you reinstall the dimmer switch, be sure to drop a 3/32 drill bit into the provided hole on the top of the dimmer switch. That is what sets the lash. With the bit dropped into the hole, slide the dimmer switch to move the bit up against the rod, then lock the two pieces down (the dimmer switch and the ignition switch), and remove the drill bit. This job as about 45min from the first screw removed to the last screw replaced.

Muchas gracias. Después de tanto buscar encontré su video y estoy muy agradecido con usted. Todos los videos que vi dicen como reemplazar el cilindro de la llave, pero ninguno hablaba de como reemplazar el switch de ignición. Y usted si lo hace. Gracias

Great video, really helped me out. I've done a switch of this type on several cars in the past, but your video really helped refresh my memory. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make the vid.

Thank you! So many videos of the cylinder. This is a great video as it is straight forward! Thank you again.

I'm doing this now on my 75 Chevy, and I was staring at the switch and not understanding how the rod connects into the ignition switch. Thanks for illustrating that for me. I'll get back to my Chevy tomorrow in the daylight, and hopefully the rod and switch will connect easily. A+

Just what I was looking for...Thanks!

Fixed my problem. Thanks for the video.

My man this was perfect

Great Job!!!!…You helped me out alot….

Dude... your a legend

DUDE!!! yes thank you! Worked in 1994 Chevy Van G30 tilt steering

u got lucky, u see the slots in the new switch are to adjust the rod for switch, before u put it all back together u should tested to see if it start, some time u have to move the switch forward or back to have rod in right place to pull back to start

Either yours is different than mine or you left out some important steps. Mine is tilt steering and I had to put the key switch in accessory install ignition switch remove blue peg turn key switch to off position then crank engine. Caused me some frustration, then had to read directions to figure out the steps left out.

@ He Got Game that was an excellent video man ! I was able to find my problem and was more confident after seeing you do it. I want to know if the switch has a return spring inside. I was able to make it work until I bolted the column back then it stopped again. lever wouldn't move for some reason.

Ok so remove the four bolts but donyou remove the two top bolts? Because mine didn't drop at all

What does the blue pin do? Did it break off after i started it for the first time? It was hard to turn the key but my starter does not stay engaged anymore so the new switch seems to have corrected the problem.

Great video

Thank You

Thanks for sharing,Video was helpful.However do need better video footage or camera.

i removed all 6 bolts and it didnt drop down, it has some play but not like yours looks? am i missing something?

thanks buddy

did it repair the truck did it start

I had the same problem. I changed the starter which did not solve the problem. Put in a new ignition switch and she started right up.

Good job!!!!!

My truck starts up good on the first time...when I turn truck off, I try to turn on and it cranks for like 10 econds and it starts...its weird because I have to take the key out then insert it again, then push key forward to prime then it turns on without fail.

How would you put the ignition rod on the switch??

He dont show clearly how he removes the ignition switch

my problem was that my camaro wouldnt run when you release the key to run after starting and im pretty sure this is the problem

Could have saved a lot of money on the starter alternator and everything that didn’t fix the issue with proper diagnostics

well did it fix your truck

no "dropping" happens until you undo the LARGER bolts and nuts ....why not say so once you realized it? just sayin.....

So this Bozo didn’t troubleshoot it right and spent money he didn’t have to. Lesson here is at least have it looked at buy a qualified mechanic so he can tell you what it is.. guys like this well they need to stay off RU-vid.

Worthless!