UTG20

1993 G20 5.7L
Problem:
Ignition stuck on with van running the other day. After much jiggling, got it to turn off. Turned back on and got it home then same problem to turn it off. Second time I shut it down it wouldn't turn a 3rd time, not dash lights, etc. Almost a dead battery response but the battery is fully charged and new.

Replaced ignition lock cylinder today and now I have dash lights but won't start. Thinking the rod to the ignition switch is stuck? Ignition doesn't seem to be "spring loaded" after i turn it to the start position.

Question: How do I lower the steering column enough to get to the ignition switch? Possibly replace switch?

Note: Haynes online manual is useless. Also thought about the starter? The old cylinder lock was definitely bad as I had a hard time getting the key out of it once removed.

oldchevy

Try Youtube. They have videos on almost every thing.

UTG20

Thanks, I have exhausted YouTube I'm afraid!

Beau Oszman

The older trucks have the same setup as the vans. You'll probably have to act as if pulling the column out to drop the wheel any further than the tilt function allows. If trying to remove any of the wiring that runs down the column to the knee bolster area, it's going to require a column removal for disassembly.
Here's a link showing basic removal process
https://youtu.be/hHH00_vj7Gk
Here's one showing column disassembly
https://youtu.be/phX_Mn7Kp9o

ray caldwell

Most Van's ita above the brake pedal on shaft. Not very much holding rods in. If it's just dirt or rod is bent you will feel like its stuck. Use silicon slide out lube after you brush it clesn

UTG20

Thanks, it turns out it's the ignition actuator rod assembly. The part connecting the rod to the rack broke. Now just trying to get the column lowered to access the ignition switch and assembly for replacement. Will watch the videos one more time.
PS this is a hard part to find. Any good parts supplier you recommend? About to head to a salvage yard.

Beau Oszman

The bone yard is a possibility. If you can't find a donor there, eBay is probably the next best. You could go get ripped off @ a dealership, if they have that part in stock.

UTG20

There happens to be G20 at the yard. Will head down there this week.
If I'm feeling lonely I'll go to the dealership to get taken advantage of.

UTG20

Found what I was looking for. The old one on the left broke in 3 places. Got most of it back together. $3 plus $1 for the entrance fee.

oldchevy

Wow the entrance fee here in Miami is $3.