This wasn’t the solution to my problem, but if you think you need to change your ignition switch, this video shows you how. Notice at the end there are some …
Chrysler Gen III Minivan Ignition Switch Replacement
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James, I don’t know if you can help me out but my van was attempted to be
stolen and they broke the ignition switch. I am thinking that I need to
replace the part behind the ignition switch. Is this called the housing?
Does this sound about right?
Jim, I’ll let you know about the turnout as I plan to do this during the
next month. It’s a very strange problem. If I jiggle the key the
accessories don’t work but the car will start and run. I cannot imagine
what else it would be other than the switch contacts aren’t conducting when
the key is turned just right. Perhaps it’s the accutator pin and housing
and I am hoping it’s simply the switch. The key turns the cylinder easily
and the car starts every time. Could be a loose ground also.
Good luck! That switch is very well made. I think I mention on my web page
that the switch doesn’t seem likely to fail. Many of the electrical
components and the wiring seems to have been improved in the past 50 years.
The relays, for example, look like what we used for high reliability relays
in the space program 50 years ago. The weather proof connectors with safety
locks are great too.
Jim, Thanks for making the effort to do this for us. I have a Sebring and
when I jiggle the key the directional signals and some of the accessories
(radio, wipers) don’t work. I will disconnect the battery and do what you’d
done. Your suggestions of course are very valuable and will prevent some of
us from scratching our heads, breaking plastic. Thanks again.
I also switched this out due to my 1999 300m not starting. All my lights
were working but the car would not bother turning over or even cranking.
Once i switched this switch out, my lights wouldn’t even work. I think i
may have shorted something. Needless to say, I made the problem worst. Now
I have to figure out how to undue my last error before moving on to fixing
the initial issue.
It would be difficult to actually short something out just by changing the
switch, but I guess it’s possible. It’s good to disconnect the battery
before messing with electrical stuff. Are you referring to the interior and
instrument panel lights? Your problem may be with the BCM.