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1999 Buick Lesabre Repair Question


Topics covered: Ignition switch, Engine, Body.
Mileage: 73,000 miles.

Asked on October 3, 2012

How much it cost to replace an ignition switch?

I believe i need an ignition switch, i need to know how much it will cost.
Avatar Asked by joe1953

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Replied on October 3, 2012

Why do you think you need a new ignition switch i would hate see you have it replaced if it wasnt bad.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 3, 2012

when turn ignition switch on no lights come on in dash, sometime when turn key to start the lights will come on in dash, sometime when hold key on start, the engine will run, but when take hand off key the engine will stop running.

Tiny Response from joe1953
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Replied on October 3, 2012

Sounds like a bad switch your not going to replace the switch yourself?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 3, 2012

yes i am going to replace the switch myself.

Tiny Response from joe1953
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Replied on October 4, 2012

Then why were you asking how much to replace the switch for?Are you looking for a replacement switch?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 4, 2012

sorry i made a mistake i will get somebody to replace the switch, i just want to no what prize range to expect.

Tiny Response from joe1953
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Replied on October 4, 2012

For labor time i would say about 1.2hrs times there shop labor rate.The price on the switch will vary depending on there parts mark up.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 4, 2012

how much labor time cost an hrs.

Tiny Response from joe1953
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Replied on October 4, 2012

1.2hrs labor time that's my best estimate we lost are labor time info.That would be times whay ever there shop.labor rate don't know how much that is.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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