ignition switch won't turn

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DIYMECH47
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I just pulled into my driveway and my ignition switch is stuck in my 1989 chevy truck the on position, I physically cannot turn the switch off. Can I fix this problem without pulling the steering wheel?
Aug 10, 2007 at 8:23 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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You will need to pull the wheel because the lock tumbler is jammed. HEre are diagrams to help you do the repair below. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Aug 12, 2007 at 8:42 AM
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JDMIDDLETON
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[quote:9c22ad072b="diymech47"]I have a 1994 chev 1500 silverado, 93000 miles with a 5.7L engine. I just pulled into my driveway and my ignition swith is stuck in the on position, I physically cannot turn the switch off. Can I fix this problem without pulling the steering wheel?[/quote:9c22ad072b]

Same thing happened on my 94. Those switches go out after a while. 25 dollars at the store and get the loner tool to push the steering wheel back down. you'll never get it back on right wothout the steering wheel tool. taking it off is pretty easy.
Aug 21, 2007 at 2:33 PM
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