Ignition Switch - Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual

IGNITION SYSTEMS 80 - 33
IGNITION SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY CYLINDER SERflCE
The ignition switch is located in the steering col­
umn. The Key-In-Switch and Halo Light are integral
with the ignition switch. Refer to Group 8U for Key-
In-Switch and Halo Light diagnosis.
Refer to Group 8W, Wiring for ignition switch cir­
cuits.
R E M O V A L
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable(s) from bat-
tery(s).
(2) If vehicle has a tilt column, remove tilt lever by
turning it counterclockwise.
(3) Remove upper and lower covers from steering
column (Fig. 1).
STEERING TILT UPPER PANEL
SHROUD NUT J928J-2
Fig. 1 Shroud Removal/Installation—Typical
(4) Remove ignition switch mounting screws. Use
tamper proof torx bit Snap-on TTXR20A2 or equiva­
lent to remove the screws (Fig. 2 or 3).
(5) Gently pull switch away from column. Release
connector locks on 7-terminal wiring connector, then
remove connector from ignition switch.
(6) Release connector lock on 4-terminal connector,
then remove connector from ignition switch (Fig. 4).
(7) To remove key cylinder from ignition switch:
(a) Insert key in ignition switch. Turn key to
LOCK position. Using a TTXR20A2 or equivalent
torx bit, remove key cylinder retaining screw and
bracket (Fig. 5 or 6).
(b) Rotate key clockwise to the OFF position.
Key cylinder will unseat from ignition switch (Fig.
7). When key cylinder is unseated, it will be ap-
Fig. 2 Ignition Switch Screw Removal
SWITCH 958D-61
Fig. 3 Ignition Switch Screw Removal
proximately 1/8 inch away from ignition switch
halo light ring. Do not attempt to remove key
cylinder at this time.
(c) With key cylinder in unseated position, rotate
key counterclockwise to the lock position and re­
move key.
(d) Remove key cylinder from ignition switch
(Fig. 8).