No start, stuck key, no power

[dlundblad]

My 1997 Blazer did that and it was the ignition switch itself. Replaced with an Autozone and it failed a year later. Replaced with GM one and it is still working today (about 8 years).
The lock itself doesn't change, so the key doesn't change. Just the rotary switch part goes bad.

The ignition switch is 2 years old. Factory part, but I did have to modify the steering column (ie break an aluminum tab and use a zip tie to hold a button/ switch in place.) Maybe it’s for the 98+ models. It seems to be holding. It was causing the truck to only drop down to 3rd gear.

 

[dlundblad]

Poor connection.....Likely at the battery. You must disassemble the cable ends to properly clean them.

By the cable ends, do you mean where they bolt to the battery? This has the dreaded bolt on side posts.

 

[clinebarger]

There are 2 different versions, The "molded" kind & The slip fit cover kind. On the molded version I cut the molded rubber off with a Dremel tool. The slip fit, I disassemble using a radiator hose pick to get the nut out of the cover. A heat gun is your friend when peeling the nuts out off the covers.

There are OE style rebuild kits & are great IF you have the right open barrel crimp tool for the lugs......HERE

 

[dlundblad]

There are 2 different versions, The "molded" kind & The slip fit cover kind. On the molded version I cut the molded rubber off with a Dremel tool. The slip fit, I disassemble using a radiator hose pick to get the nut out of the cover. A heat gun is your friend when peeling the nuts out off the covers.

There are OE style rebuild kits & are great IF you have the right open barrel crimp tool for the lugs......HERE

Sorry I’m just now seeing this. Thanks for the reply.

What crimp tool is needed?

 

[clinebarger]

I use Sargent Tools, Model# 6225 CT, It wholesales for @ $160.