How do you remove the ignition switch in a 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix LE?

Answer 1

If your talking about the Neutral Start (Starter Safety)

REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Caution: On models equipped with the Theftlock audio system, be sure the lockout feature is turned off before performing any procedure which requires disconnecting the battery.(This switch is also referred to as the PNP (Park-Neutral Position) switch.

2. Shift the transaxle into Neutral.

3. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.

4. Trace the wire harness from the Neutral start switch to the connector and unplug it. Detach the wire harness from the two retention clips.

5. Lower the vehicle.

6. Disconnect the electrical and vacuum connectors from the cruise control servo if equipped. Remove the servo and set it out of the way on the cowl.

7. Remove the nut and detach the shift lever from the transaxle.

8. Remove the bolts and detach the switch. If the original switch is to be reinstalled, scribe a sharp line on the switch mounting bracket around the heads of the mounting bolts before the switch is removed. This will aid in position the switch on installation.

9. To install the switch, line up the flats on the shift shaft with the flats in the switch and lower the switch onto the shaft.

10. Install the bolts. If the switch is new and the shaft hasn't been moved, tighten the bolts. If the switch requires adjustment leave the bolts loose and follow the adjustment procedures below...

ADJUSTMENT

11. Line up the outer notch on the switch with the inner notch on the shift shaft and tighten the switch bolts.

12. Connect the negative battery cable and verify that the engine witll start only in Neutral or Park.

Answer 2

Hi, the answer is not easy. You have to take apart a good part of the steering column. If it is tilt it is even more difficult. Best bet is to get someone to do it that has done one. To do it yourself you will need a manual. sorry.

Answer 3

I have a 1993 Jeep cherokee. I had a bad neutral safety switch. A want to be mechanic said i have to replace it at a cost of about 230 dollars just for the part. Anyway locate the neutral safety switch on trane , It takes 1 bolt to unbolt it. wiggle the line to unhook from under the hood. once the whole thing is off. there should be some screws to take it apart. Once you have completed that you should see a series or copper like inserts. Those inserts are usually the problem. Take some brake cleaner and clean up the inside, spraying directly on the copper inserts. once the switch is cleaned the inserts should move freely up and down in there holster. take some Spark plug grease (conductive grease) and lube the inside of the switch. Assemble the switch and put it back on. If it dosent start try the starter by gently tapping on it. Good Luck All.

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