Old D Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 1995 Buick Riviera 3800 Supercharged 134,00 milesAirbag light and check engine light go dim when key is turned on> Car will not startTilt the column up or down in different combinations it will trip the light bright> the car startsNo check engine light or scam codes detected - Short somewhere? Bad powertrain modual?No column mounted ignition switch -any ideas on the column that might be the culpritAny insight would be greatThanks Dennis in WA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old D Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 No recomendations from anyone - Help!!Thanks Dennis in Wa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim63riv Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Dennis,If your ignition switch is not on the column, where has it been relocated to? If your ignition switch is still in the column, and the symptoms change when you move the tilt column, I would suspect the ignition switch or wiring harness is the cause of the problem.Tim McCluskey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rlbleeker Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Don't these have a rod that runs from the lock down to the switch at the base of the column? Possibly a short in the harness for turn signals and such? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old D Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Hey guysThe key switch is on the column....The lock cylinder has a chip on the key and it has a wire too the column instead of the rod I'm used too seeing.I carry a bundle of keys - heavy wieght - my thought is the key switchI ordered a set of shop manuals from books4yourcar.com - they are BO'd on them - so must get a schematic for this car.Anyone know of on line sources that are free?So far RATS.... no luckThanks in AdvanceDennis in Wa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim63riv Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Dennis,According to the service manual, the actual ignition switch is located behind the ignition lock cylinder, not at the base of the column like older GM cars. The fact that the symptoms change when you move the tilt function makes me think you have an issue with the ignition switch and or wiring harness in the column. Good move on your part to pick up the service manual, they are always money well spent!Good Luck,Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old D Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Since this is the newest car I own It drives me crazy - technically challanged on the new systemsGreat road car - comfortable and suchI will just take it in and have it diagnosed after the holidays - sheesh.....Thanks Dennis In WA1995 Riviera SC38001968 Tornoado1963 Rambler CC SW 7701966 Classic 5501969 AMC Rebel1981 Eagle Limited SW1966 Jeep J200 PU1984 Jeep Wagoneer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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