Turn the key to accessories nothing works

1993 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
170,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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ADAM NEWSOME
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Turn the key to accessories and nothing works. Is it a fuse? I would like to listen to my radio wit out the car being cranked.
Jul 11, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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CARADIODOC
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More than likely the ignition switch is out-of-adjustment. It is mounted on the upper right side of the steering column, under the dash. There are two screws to loosen, usually 5/16" hex heads, then the holes are slotted to allow the switch to be slid up and down to adjust it.
Jul 11, 2017 at 10:40 PM
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ROMEO257
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I have the same issue shuts off the ignition turn forward or back cause I would like to play my radio without cranking up. help
Nov 3, 2019 at 4:45 AM
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KASEKENNY
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It may be best to start a new post with your specific vehicle and issue because this was from a few years ago. However, assuming your vehicle is the same as this post, here is the process for replacing the ignition switch.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new
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Nov 3, 2019 at 1:32 PM