Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 AT 12:20 PM
I recently bought the truck listed above. I bought it with some problems now my problems. I replace the GEM module, I figured it's always good to replace the solenoid if you have to jump it to start the truck. I also replaced the lock cylinder in the steering column, herein lies my problem: I went to Advance Auto and bought one of their "Exact fit" ignition lock cylinders. It didn't exactly fit, halfway in the cylinder jammed up! With a lot of sweat and cursing I finally got it out. I went to another auto parts store and got the right fit. When I was examining the housing to see if any damage occurred I noticed that the two contacts inside the housing that make to the lock cylinder we're broken off! Obviously they're important what are they for and maybe you could you tell me what they are called where where they connect because I can't find that information anywhere. I might be wrong but I assume they go to the ignition switch they're so tiny and they just fit into the housing just perfectly I don't want to screw anything up how do I go about replacing them or do I have to replace the entire housing? This and many more questions can be yours before I push the truck off a cliff! Thanks for any help you can give me on this guy's. I really am stumped P.S the image below is not of my housing it was pulled off the net but those copper contacts appear to be the same position different style but same position.





























