91 Cavalier 148k Electrial issue with Radio/Heater

1991 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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FRANK3969
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when the key is turned once (aux) i get the radio and heater and all those good things, but after I turn the car over they don't work. Radio, Heater, AC. If I try turning the radio on while it's running the time will come on, but then disappear again, and the heater or A/c blow like on ultra low. I was thinking of maybe a wiring harness in the steering colum. Any thoughts will be appriatied. All fuses have been chked
Feb 20, 2007 at 7:02 PM
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BHUGG
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On my Ford, the ignition switch moves a slide rod that goes into the actual ignition switch further down the column.
If you have this set-up in your Cavalier, you might try to see if the switch block has moved. If it is solid, make sure that the linkage is moving with the key mechanism.
Feb 21, 2007 at 1:35 AM
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[quote:57c7c87fc6="bhugg"]On my Ford, the ignition switch key assembly moves a slide rod that goes into the actual electrical switch block further down the column.
If you have this set-up in your Cavalier, you might try to see if the switch block has moved. If it is solid, make sure that the linkage is moving with the key mechanism.



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Feb 21, 2007 at 1:35 AM
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At first I thought just maybe it was a fuse issue. Turns out that I turned the key to far when starting the car. So after I start the car, I move the key back just a little bit. So Answer for the issue. Replace the Ignition Switch.
Feb 21, 2007 at 5:58 PM