Cranks won't turn over has power, guages dead

97' 4x4 4.3l cranks strong, fuel pump doesn't inguage, dash guages dead. is it the alternator? checked fuses and fuel pump only 3 months old.

Thanks
Jim

97' 4x4 4.3l cranks strong, fuel pump doesn't inguage, dash guages dead. is it the alternator? checked fuses and fuel pump only 3 months old.

Thanks
Jim

Probably the ignition switch. Notorious on 97's. Do a search on ignition switch.

See this Thread, there is a lot of info in it that describes problems and issues with an ignition switch.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=597816

checked all fuses and all are good.

Probably the ignition switch. Notorious on 97's. Do a search on ignition switch.

See this Thread, there is a lot of info in it that describes problems and issues with an ignition switch.


Having had this problem with my '97, I Agree.
This is your problem.
here's the link specifically for '97 ignition switches, and how to replace them;

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=287636&highlight=ignition+switch+replacement

checked all fuses and all are good.

The purpose of providing the link was to show you the various syptoms and issues associated with a bad ignition switch. Checking the fuses is a good start. But now I think you need to price out a new ignition switch.

'97's, from what I've read, is the worst year for bad Ignition Switches.

The turn signal wires shorted out and blew the ignition switch...thanks for everyone's help...

Sweet!

The turn signal wires shorted out and blew the ignition switch...thanks for everyone's help...



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