Date: Fri, 7 May 2021 21:44:33 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Solved, buzzer stays on when key removed
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OK,
Answer is the electrical part of the ignition switch was cracked. So sometimes the button moved to the side. That is what was explained to me.
We had to do some interesting things to get it out.
We first drilled a small hole to get out the mechanical switch.
That was done to see if the mechanical switch was the problem. But it was working fine.
We then had to remove the two bolts with the snapped off tops and get into the steering column. Then luckily find my spare ignition switch. After that re assembly.
When I say we I mean I held tools and found requested items.
So exactly what magic was done might be a little beyond my description.
My friend also had a spare steering column from a 1980 van but I’m pretty sure we didn’t end up using any parts from it. But I now have a spare column with headlight and signal arms so that is a nice thing.
But, I’m going to get another spare ignition switch to have on hand. 40 years from now I might need it.
So from that crazy description, who gets to claim the deduction?
Eric Caron
85 GL Auto
> On May 7, 2021, at 8:47 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>
> I bet yes :-)
>
> Alistair
>
>> On May 7, 2021, at 3:52 PM, Kyle Stuhr <uglybones@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> The little flap that triggers the buzzer was stuck.
>>
>>
>> Sent from the briny depths.
>>
>>> On May 7, 2021, at 3:33 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>> So try lube
>>>
>>> In the keyhole
>>>
>>> :-)
>>>
>>> Alistair
>>>
>>>>> On May 7, 2021, at 3:18 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Nope,
>>>>
>>>> Real solution still available to claim.
>>>> Van turns off key removed, buzzer would stay on, remove key several times until stops bussing.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>> On May 7, 2021, at 5:33 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@att.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Disconnected the buzzer.
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Friday, May 7, 2021, 1:21:09 PM PDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi folks,
>>>>>
>>>>> My van developed a problem where the key would be removed but buzzer would continue to buzz.
>>>>> We solved it today. Anyone want to make a guess on how it was fixed?
>>>>>
>>>>> Eric Caron
>>>>> 85 GL Auto
>>>>> BuZZZZZZZZ
>>>>>
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