Ignition cylinder replacement

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA
161,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CARLOSGREEN549
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I replaced the Ignition switch cylinder and it was fairly hard to get out so i took a hammer/flat head screw driver and beat the cylinder out. once i installed the new cylinder switch the ignition on the i had power to lights radio but not the instrument cluster. also the vehicle will not start.
Apr 26, 2019 at 7:37 AM
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Did you accidentally replace the ignition lock cylinder instead of the ignition switch?
What was the reason for replacing the ignition lock cylinder?
Apr 26, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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CARLOSGREEN549
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My apologizes I replaced the Ignition lock cylinder due to the Ignition lock freezing up.
Apr 26, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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Do you hear the starter make a click or perhaps the starter solenoid or even the starter relay click when you turn the key to start?
Apr 26, 2019 at 8:04 AM
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If not, start by checking these starter fuses and try a new or spare relay in that spot for the starter relay.
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Apr 26, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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CARLOSGREEN549
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I did not hear a click the radio and headlights work but the instrument cluster doesn't work .
Apr 26, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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start by checking these starter fuses and try a new or spare relay in that spot for the starter relay.
Apr 26, 2019 at 8:13 AM
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I switched both of them out and still nothing.
Apr 26, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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Is there a possibility that the ignition switch is bad since i had to beat the cylinder out?
Apr 26, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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is there any security or anti-theft light remaining on or flashing past bulb check?
Apr 26, 2019 at 9:03 AM
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No security or anti theft nor flashing bulb .
Apr 26, 2019 at 9:08 AM
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Check those fuses for voltage with the key on start and see if there are indeed getting voltage from the ignition switch. The PCM crank fuse, that one.
Apr 26, 2019 at 9:38 AM
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CARLOSGREEN549
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I will check that one.
Apr 26, 2019 at 9:50 AM
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It sound like you got the ignition tumbler not installed correctly. I would remove it and follow these instructions and guides to reassemble. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Apr 27, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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