would you attempt an ignition switch change in your driveway?

[hendrix3511]

I'm debating on attempting this. I have Alldata and if all goes smooth I don't forsee any problems. 2002 Intrigue GLS

Thanks for your input

[dtownfb]

Performed mine last June. Give yourself and hour or two. Also a regular poster, littlehoov, posted directions on how to change the ignition switch. Excellent directions!

[xeroinfinity]

It totaly do-able!

[hendrix3511]

Do you have a link to that post, I tried finding it with no luck.

[dtownfb]

Here's the discussion. The instructions are the second post.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=736656

[cemcmahan107]

Yes I would!! As a matter of fact, thanks to this board, I changed the switch on my wifes 2001 Intrigue yesterday, which fixed a bunch of problems, but I still have one that I am trying to find here on the board. Just make sure you have plenty of time to change the switch, it really is not that hard to do. The instructions are on this board somewhere, and if you will follow them, you should not have any trouble. Good luck!

[fhofstra]

Sure, go ahead. I too, had great results following littlehoov's very good instructions. And cleaning the inner contacts completely cured a variety of those strange ignition-related problems (engine stumbling and cutting out at idle and on the road).

[LittleHoov]

No, I wouldnt even dream of it. It requires extensive labor, complex dealer-only tools, and a supercomputer to reprogram the ECM, PCM, ABS, PCS, DNS, AAA, MAF, and last but not least the R.O.U.S. (though some say it doesnt exist)

Seriously though, its not hard.

[Hendrix31]

Unfortunately you are wrong. I did change it in about 2 hours. No reprograming required.

[harmankardon35]

Originally Posted by LittleHoov

No, I wouldnt even dream of it. It requires extensive labor, complex dealer-only tools, and a supercomputer to reprogram the ECM, PCM, ABS, PCS, DNS, AAA, MAF, and last but not least the R.O.U.S. (though some say it doesnt exist)

Seriously though, its not hard.

ohh those pesky R.O.U.S supercomputer thingy's..always spoil a DIY project

[LittleHoov]

Originally Posted by Hendrix31

Unfortunately you are wrong. I did change it in about 2 hours. No reprograming required.

Someone doesnt have their sarcasm receptors working, maybe they need reprogramed?

I know its not difficult, I wrote the instructions that you probably used.

[cemcmahan107]

LittleHoov, your instructions were right on the money!! Thanks for taking the time to spell it out. Knowing about having to turn the key on in a certain manner also saved me from ripping the big wire completely out of the back of the switch. I really took my time, and due to the heat that day, it took me around three hours, start to finish, but I took a lot of brakes. Again, I really want to thank you and everyone on this board. With the economy like it is, I cannot afford to pay to have my cars repaired, so it saves me a ton of money if I can do it myself. I use to love working on cars when I was young, but that was before computers and a million sensors on everything. But, you can teach a old dog new tricks. Thanks again. Great board!!!!

[DJPandemic]

Yes, do it now... If you have any sort of winter where you live, do it while it's still nice out.. I had to do mine when it was 15F outside.. not fun.

[krivasauto]

Originally Posted by cemcmahan107

LittleHoov, your instructions were right on the money!! Thanks for taking the time to spell it out.

I took LittleHoov's instructions and added some drawings and images. Then I took my time on my 2000 and took photos along the way. Check it out at http://99intrigue.shutterfly.com/ignitionswitch

[LittleHoov]

Originally Posted by krivasauto

I took LittleHoov's instructions and added some drawings and images. Then I took my time on my 2000 and took photos along the way. Check it out at http://99intrigue.shutterfly.com/ignitionswitch

Nicely done! Hopefully that will definitely help someone out in the future.