99' Resistor Pack question...

[sprink2261]

I wanted to wait until I completed project before I responded.
All went as instructions except I was never able to remove tumbler from column and the switch that "chimes" when key is left installed seemed to be different from the replacement harness I got from dealership. So I cut wires that were on the installed switch and soldered in the new assembly.
I could tell that the switch had its wires cut and soldered back at an earlier time.
We got this vehicle with 40K miles on it. It now has 100K miles on it. Is this one of those things that is going to come around again, or has there been a change with the replacement assembly so this won't happen later.
Looks like to me that the contacts heat up which let the springs melt into the plastic, which results in a high resistance situation on the contacts, which causes the springs and contacts to heat up more and it get worst from there?
At least I now know what to look for.
Thanks for the help!!
I spent some time and saved a bunch in labor at a dealership.
BTW I just got a 1987 ELKY!!
Few small issues, but a solid body, engine, and frame!!
Thanks again,
Sprink.

[sprink2261]

Originally Posted by sprink2261

I wanted to wait until I completed project before I responded.
All went as instructions except I was never able to remove tumbler from column and the switch that "chimes" when key is left installed seemed to be different from the replacement harness I got from dealership. So I cut wires that were on the installed switch and soldered in the new assembly.
I could tell that the switch had its wires cut and soldered back at an earlier time.
We got this vehicle with 40K miles on it. It now has 100K miles on it. Is this one of those things that is going to come around again, or has there been a change with the replacement assembly so this won't happen later.
Looks like to me that the contacts heat up which let the springs melt into the plastic, which results in a high resistance situation on the contacts, which causes the springs and contacts to heat up more and it get worst from there?
At least I now know what to look for.
Thanks for the help!!
I spent some time and saved a bunch in labor at a dealership.
BTW I just got a 1987 ELKY!!
Few small issues, but a solid body, engine, and frame!!
Thanks again,
Sprink.

Forgot to mention:
all is as it should be and back to normal operation

And when I was trying to remove tumbler assembly I used the key with no plastic molded on the end (vallet key) of it. Could this have caused the tumbler to not disengage on the disassembly process? Just thought about it and thought it might have had an impact.
Thanks again for the help,
Sprink

[sprink2261]

I tried to resopnd before but it didn't seem to go through.
I must have done something wrong.
I replaced switch/harness and all os good now.
2 questions:
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