Possible Ignition Switch Failure? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Yimetime · 06-19-2019, 09:54 AM

Hi camaro5,

So, starting like Monday night I believe, my car continues running after I drive, put it into park (6 speed auto), and turn the key off and remove it. I’ll put it back in, all my electronics switch on electrically as normal but without the engine crank since it is still running. But it’s still running. Eventually after turning the key off and on and off again a few times it eventually shuts down.

It seems fine in the morning but yesterday the engine was slow to crank. Today it didn’t crank at all, and told me battery saver active.

Right now I’m recharging my battery on a charger as we speak. I don’t know much but this seems like a failed ignition switch that needs replacing to me? What is involved in taking out the old one and replacing it? I have the part number but don’t want to pull the trigger just yet.

Also, my check engine light stays on even when the car is off, leading to the drain I suspect.

Thanks!

TooCool5 · 06-19-2019, 10:14 AM

I did it due to getting plastic spray straw stuck in it in 2015, its not too bad of a job.
You have to have the key in the run position to get it out.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408441

Yimetime · 06-19-2019, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooCool5

I did it due to getting plastic spray straw stuck in it in 2015, its not too bad of a job.
You have to have the key in the run position to get it out.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408441

I won’t need to replace my cylinder right? I’m just wanting to change out the old switch for the new one i purchased.

fhrex · 06-20-2019, 04:16 AM

no, the ignition switch is separate from the key cylinder

06-19-2019, 09:54 AM	#1
Yimetime Drives: 11 BLK 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 58	Possible Ignition Switch Failure? Hi camaro5, So, starting like Monday night I believe, my car continues running after I drive, put it into park (6 speed auto), and turn the key off and remove it. I’ll put it back in, all my electronics switch on electrically as normal but without the engine crank since it is still running. But it’s still running. Eventually after turning the key off and on and off again a few times it eventually shuts down. It seems fine in the morning but yesterday the engine was slow to crank. Today it didn’t crank at all, and told me battery saver active. Right now I’m recharging my battery on a charger as we speak. I don’t know much but this seems like a failed ignition switch that needs replacing to me? What is involved in taking out the old one and replacing it? I have the part number but don’t want to pull the trigger just yet. Also, my check engine light stays on even when the car is off, leading to the drain I suspect. Thanks! __________________ "Cry 'Havoc!', and let slip the dogs of war" Last edited by Yimetime; 06-19-2019 at 01:06 PM.

06-19-2019, 10:14 AM	#2
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	I did it due to getting plastic spray straw stuck in it in 2015, its not too bad of a job. You have to have the key in the run position to get it out. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408441 __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

06-20-2019, 04:16 AM	#4
fhrex Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Farmville, Virginia Posts: 1,023 View My Garage	no, the ignition switch is separate from the key cylinder __________________