My battery idiot light stays on just slightly even with the key out of the ignition. By slightly I mean it is clearly not triggered to be on because when I turn the key on it is much brighter. With the motor running she is charging at 14v and the batt light is on very dim. The same way with the motor off and keys out. Gerry dim but it's on. Any ideas what to check first?
This happened to me right after I got the ignition switch replaced. The dealer did not adjust something correctly allowing the key to come out and then the switch being allowed to be turned ever so slightly so that it makes some sort of connection, illuminating the light.
Have you had ignition switch issues before or had it replaced recently / ever?
Ive never changed the ignition switch. I honestly didnt think that would be a symptom of a bad switch. I guess Ill have to research the switch issues. I know a lot of people on here have had to replace that. Thanks
I'm experiencing the same issue with the battery idiot light staying on very dim but haven't noticed any other issues so far and voltage gauge is holding around 14 volts when the engine is running.
Thanks, cbwilsha!
I saw that "How to replace your ignition switch (pics)" post. http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=61278
Doesn't look bad at all, I'll order up an ignition switch and replace it before the problem gets any worse.
Dude... that's not good?:worried:
I hope I don't have to replace it that many times...
Ok which brand should I choose?
Chevy wants about $49.00 for GM part and Autozone wants about $39.00 for their Duralast brand.
I'm at nearly 150k on my 02 and it still has the original switch :undecided :ugh:
Stick with the OEM one - I remember reading that some of the aftermarkets use smaller contacts which can just make them wear that much faster. Not sure which ones do, so I'd just play it safe.
I'm at nearly 150k on my 02 and it still has the original switch :undecided :ugh:
Stick with the OEM one - I remember reading that some of the aftermarkets use smaller contacts which can just make them wear that much faster. Not sure which ones do, so I'd just play it safe.
I have seen the posts on how to change the key switch. I just didnt find any info on WHY to change it. I was unaware of the symptoms that pointed to a bad switch. As long as it keeps driving this repair is gonna have to wait until after Christmas. The kids and the misses come first. :thumbsup:
Duralast switch is currently made by Wells. The zone also offers a lifetime warranty on the switch. Mine has not failed yet, but not overly bothered by it.
Ok I finally got a chance to change the key switch. I used acdelco from a dealer and the batt light is still dimly lit. There was no change at all. Now what do I do?
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