Sunday, January 13th, 2013 AT 4:52 PM
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- 2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
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How to remove ignition switch
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Hello,
You will need to remove the plastic cover to the column here are diagrams to show you what you are in for when doing the job. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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You will need to remove the plastic cover to the column here are diagrams to show you what you are in for when doing the job. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Cheers
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Sunday, January 13th, 2013 AT 5:26 PM
TFJ
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- 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
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I ordered a used switch with key online. I installed it was simple. New key works alarm and turns electrical system on in car but does not start car when I turn the key check engine light and ( ! ) This light blink at same time in the instrument panel. I am stuck.
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 12:12 PM
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You'll have to have a pro synchronize the switch with the anti theft system. Otherwise it will never start.
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 12:12 PM
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How do you replace an ignition switch in a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 12:12 PM
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The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder. For ignition switch terminal and circuit identification, refer to the Wiring Diagrams.
Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Remove the Knee Blocker Airbag.
Remove the Instrument Panel Center Bezel.
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Switch In Dash
Remove the 2 switch mounting nuts.
Ignition Switch Assembly
Loosen the rear mounting nut.
Slide the assembly rearward.
SKREEM Module
Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition switch and SKREEM Module.
Interlock Cable
Remove the interlock cable by depressing the locking tab and pulling straight out.
Interlock Cable
Interlocking cable removed.
Ignition Key Housing And Switch
Remove ignition switch mounting screw.
Squeeze the 2 locking tabs to remove ignition switch from the lockhousing.
INSTALLATION
A tab on the ignition switch indexes to a notch in the lock cylinder housing. Also, a slot in the end of the ignition switch fits over the shaft in the end of the lock cylinder housing. Use the ignition key to rotate the lock cylinder to align the ignition switch with lock cylinder housing.
Tighten the mounting screw, refer to the torque chart for specification.
Attach electrical connector to SKREEM Module.
Attach electrical connector to ignition switch.
Install the interlock cable into the switch assembly.
Dash Mounting
Install switch assembly into Instrument Panel. Make sure that the rear mounting nut is in the correct position.
Tighten the 3 mounting nuts, refer to the torque chart for torque specification.
Install the Instrument Panel Center Bezel.
Install the Knee Blocker Airbag.
Connect the negative cable.
Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Remove the Knee Blocker Airbag.
Remove the Instrument Panel Center Bezel.
REMOVAL
Switch In Dash
Remove the 2 switch mounting nuts.
Ignition Switch Assembly
Loosen the rear mounting nut.
Slide the assembly rearward.
SKREEM Module
Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition switch and SKREEM Module.
Interlock Cable
Remove the interlock cable by depressing the locking tab and pulling straight out.
Interlock Cable
Interlocking cable removed.
Ignition Key Housing And Switch
Remove ignition switch mounting screw.
Squeeze the 2 locking tabs to remove ignition switch from the lockhousing.
INSTALLATION
A tab on the ignition switch indexes to a notch in the lock cylinder housing. Also, a slot in the end of the ignition switch fits over the shaft in the end of the lock cylinder housing. Use the ignition key to rotate the lock cylinder to align the ignition switch with lock cylinder housing.
Tighten the mounting screw, refer to the torque chart for specification.
Attach electrical connector to SKREEM Module.
Attach electrical connector to ignition switch.
Install the interlock cable into the switch assembly.
Dash Mounting
Install switch assembly into Instrument Panel. Make sure that the rear mounting nut is in the correct position.
Tighten the 3 mounting nuts, refer to the torque chart for torque specification.
Install the Instrument Panel Center Bezel.
Install the Knee Blocker Airbag.
Connect the negative cable.
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 12:12 PM
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JANSHOCKMAN
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How to remove the cylinder?
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 12:12 PM
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HMAC300
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See pictures for removal, install is pretty much reverse of removal some pictures for that are here.
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 12:12 PM
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KEN CRABBE
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- 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
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- 2WD
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- 84,000 MILES
When you start the vehicle there is no resistance in the ignition and the key can drop back to off and shut the engine off at any time even while driving. I'd like to know about the recall on these switches?
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 12:13 PM
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Check with a dealer as we have no info on that yet. They can let you know
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 12:13 PM
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ANELALINA
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When I turn the key the lights come on and the A/C even engages. When to go to turn the engine over, I get no response. As if it doesn't register the action taken. However, I hear the relays click so I know its trying to tell the engine to do something. Is it the ignition cylinder or even the ignition switch? What should I try?
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 12:13 PM
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If you an hear the starter relay click then try using a hammer on body of starter as you try to start, you'll need someone to help, if it starts then it may be a bad starter. Also have your battery checked for condition including load test most places do for free.
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 AT 12:13 PM
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SANDRA JEAN BALDWIN
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Does my car have to be programmed for my key after switch is taken out and serviced?
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:49 AM
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STEVE W.
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If you replaced the key and ignition with different ones, yes it needs to be programmed to accept the new keys as valid. A locksmith may be able to do it or a shop or dealer with a factory level scan tool. Without being programmed the anti-theft system will trip and immobilize the vehicle.
What is the issue with the current switch?
What is the issue with the current switch?
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:49 AM
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MSMILBY63
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I just replaced my PCM after my car quit running in Christmas Eve traffic. The AM/FM stereo, DVD player, electric seats, windows, heater and blower, Navigation system and DVD changer were all staying on after I would turn off the vehicle and remove the key. The Chrysler dealership said my PCM had shut down and needed to be replaced.$1,100.00 dollars later and nine weeks down the road and my car is still not running. They told me the reader thing they use (obd?) Says low voltage because something is draining my battery! I knew that already and told them which led to the PCM change. Now they want to experiment another $800.00 away. I am a single mom and could not do that. I had my car towed home and have done this: I checked a blower installation for a bad connection because wire nuts were used and thought maybe they shook loose, no.
I checked the seven ground points off the motor for damage, no. I checked all fuses for damage, no. I checked the fuse box wires for a damage of connection or ground with a meter, no. I checked all fuses for parasitic drain, no. I am thinking it may be the ignition switch by the symptoms and high possibility level. I have to do this work myself and don't want to mess up, so I am asking ahead of time, if my lock cylinder is okay and just the ignition switch is bad, will I have to reprogram the keys I have buy new ones or is there some other possibility I am unaware of? I am learning as I go off YouTube videos and this is the first question I have had to ask. Thank you for your time!
I checked the seven ground points off the motor for damage, no. I checked all fuses for damage, no. I checked the fuse box wires for a damage of connection or ground with a meter, no. I checked all fuses for parasitic drain, no. I am thinking it may be the ignition switch by the symptoms and high possibility level. I have to do this work myself and don't want to mess up, so I am asking ahead of time, if my lock cylinder is okay and just the ignition switch is bad, will I have to reprogram the keys I have buy new ones or is there some other possibility I am unaware of? I am learning as I go off YouTube videos and this is the first question I have had to ask. Thank you for your time!
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:49 AM
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Hello,
If you are just replacing the ignition switch, then no, will will not have to reprogram your keys. How the chipped keys work is, usually, around the cylinder lock there is a receiving device that will pick up a transmission from a transponder in your key, The vehicle's Anti Theft Module will compare the signal to the one in it's Read Only Memory (ROM) and if they match will let a signal go to vehicle's Power-train Control Module (PCM) AKA, "computer" to start the car. If any other key is used, or a non programmed one, no signal will be sent to the PCM, and the vehicle will not start. I have included a link below for you to go to.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight
and I have included what I could glean on your vehicle about parasitic draw down below in the diagrams. I hope that this helps and get back to us with what you find out.
Thanks,
Alex
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If you are just replacing the ignition switch, then no, will will not have to reprogram your keys. How the chipped keys work is, usually, around the cylinder lock there is a receiving device that will pick up a transmission from a transponder in your key, The vehicle's Anti Theft Module will compare the signal to the one in it's Read Only Memory (ROM) and if they match will let a signal go to vehicle's Power-train Control Module (PCM) AKA, "computer" to start the car. If any other key is used, or a non programmed one, no signal will be sent to the PCM, and the vehicle will not start. I have included a link below for you to go to.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight
and I have included what I could glean on your vehicle about parasitic draw down below in the diagrams. I hope that this helps and get back to us with what you find out.
Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:49 AM
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