Ignition Switch Pictures & Wiring

[oldhippie]

I took some pictures of my old ignition switch torn apart and mapped the harness wiring with the ignition switch. Please excuse my attempt at drawing the bottom and the harness for the switch.
These should give you a better visual of how it works.

The switch has two electrical connectors on bottom. One side I'll call C1 has 5 terminals marked A, B, C, D, and E. Second I`ll call C2 has 4 terminals marked A, B, C, and E.

In RUN I have continuity from C1-A to C2-C, C1-A to C2-B, C1-C to C2-A, C1-E to C2-A, C1-D to C2-E, AND C2-B to C2-C. The Haynes manual lists all those except for the C1-D to C2-E and C2-B to C2-C.

 

[oldhippie]

More pictures.

This ignition switch is the same for: 2002 to 2005 Grand Am, 2002 to 2004 Olds Alero, 2002 to 2003 Chev Malibu, 2004 to 2005 Chev Classic.

 

[Roadrunner]

so what the problem?

 

[oldhippie]

so what the problem?

Nothing now, I replaced the switch because the contacts were worn and affecting starting and running. Just figured someone might like to see the inside of the switch.

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[Roadrunner]

oh! sweet..

 

[55Belair]

Hey, what problem were with the car, i have a issue sometimes with my "02, when i go to start it, it will continue to crank after letting off of the key!