No crank no start after replacing stereo with an aftermarket unit

Hey Joe. Just wanted to give you an update. I had a mechanic to take a look at it and he said that it was my ignition switch. Now, he also said that the ignition switch was just a byproduct of the real problem. He said that if he switches out the ignition switch, it could fail on me again by tomorrow or it could last me 5 years. And the strange thing, my scanner is now giving me zero codes. What do you think I should do? Should I just switch up my ignition switch and hope for the best or do I get somebody to look at all that wiring which I know is the right thing to do, but more expensive of course?

He said that whatever caused the ignition switch to fail the first time, that it might cause it to fail the second time. In order for me to know what made the ignition switch fail, I would have to go through all the wiring.

Well, I'm going to replace it. Had to order it, should be here by Tuesday. And he said that the switch has three stages, and it's the third stage that sends the signal to kick in the starter that has failed. Luckily he said that my ECM was still good because he was worried that it had fried and the upside the part was only $30.00. So I'll let you know more on Tuesday.

Hey Joe, you wouldn't happen to have a diagram of how to replace the switch, would you? I can't seem to find one online.

I was able to take the old one off. Had to grab my grinder to do it, but how do I take out the ignition?

Okay, got everything switched out and still nothing. I think it has to be my ignition lock cylinder, my key keeps getting stuck in the ignition. I am going to get a toggle button and bypass the immobilizer system until I get paid and have money. Do you know exactly how it's done? I have a general idea how it's done, but just so I don't mess it up.

No problem. But do you think it's the ignition lock cylinder?