1996 Chevy Astro key ignition replacement

1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO
156,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANGIE GRIFFIN
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How do you replace your ignition & key switch?
Jun 7, 2010 at 1:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The steering wheel needs to be removed. After that, there are a few other things in the steering column that come off and you will have access to the switch. Two notes I must make. One, if you have an air bag, make sure the battery is disconnected for a minimum of 30 minutes before doing anything. It could deploy the air bag if the wrong things are done. I usually let them sit overnight disconnected. Second, if you have a factory anti theft system, the computer will need reprogramed to accept an new key. Otherwise, it won't recognize the key and the engine will not start.
Apr 6, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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