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1997 GMC Jimmy Cranks by doesn't start

Tiny
GOLDFISH
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  • 1997 GMC JIMMY
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 92,000 MILES
97 Jimmy, has new battery for about 1 month. When turning ignition, the light w would come on the dash but the car would have trouble starting sometimes.

Now when I turn the ignition, the lights on the dashboard do not come on, and the care will crank, but won't start.

Radio, headlights, wipers, all other items will work.

Battery good, Dashboard fuse is OK, alternator was good.
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Sunday, May 25th, 2008 AT 9:41 AM

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Tiny
XAAVIER28
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Hey man, I was having the same issue, what you need to do, is pull thte bottom plastic around your steering column. Underneath where you put your key, there is a black box. Carefully and gently, grab a flat screwdriver, the black ignition switch box has an upper and lower section. Try prying the two a little, when doing this, the engine might turn over, but thta's okay, then press is back together, and try again. Otherwise, buy a new switch, they aren't cheap, but I can guarantee you that's what your issue is.

Mark
Large Engine Mechanic
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Monday, June 9th, 2008 AT 5:20 PM

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