Guys,

So my factory ignition switch is in sad shape-wiggle to get the heater fan to run etc. So I looked up the SMP parts via the internet and order from Rock.

One lock tumbler US-141L and one Ignition switch US-214. I pull my old one out, but for the life of me- the new tumber looks identical to the old one- but down in the switch the US-240 looks different than OE.

Neither tumbler will go into the new switch and seat. Worse yet,https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...milies/yuk.gif I resembled the old parts and now the truck wont shift out of park.

Help! Suggestions?

Michael

 

What year truck? Does it have a tilt wheel?

 

Yes it is a 1991.5 with a tilt wheel.

I'm looking online and it all seems so simple- I don't get what I've done wrong.


Michael

 

I ran into something like that on mine you have to have all the parts lined up and it drops right in if it goes in and it not right it locks up it's been a year or so sents I did mine ken

 

Well some success today! The upper location missed the sliding plate when I installed the lock. After watching some U-Tube videos, I tried again and yes the new parts are correct and go together. I will head to the locksmith in the AM and get new keys. I will try again to disassemble the new lock first. But re-keying is a minor charge!

What I can say, wow I don't think Chrysler could have made a cheaper switch design. No wonder why they slide hammer and yank tumblers from cars and hot-wire with such ease.



Michael

 

The sad thing is it is a Saginaw built column, a GM company............. But yea, pretty easy to pop.