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Truck goes crazy when key is out of the ignition, Instrument cluster goes on and off, beeps, ...but I don't think it's the actual instrument cluster.
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<blockquote data-quote="Evox" data-source="post: 1041456" data-attributes="member: 74754"><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47)">SOLUTION: It was the ignition switch</span>.</strong> As I suspected, the instrument cluster is fine. <em>Thank you, Todd Z!</em></p><p></p><p>I never suspected the ignition switch because I thought that would have caused a no-start situation, and it didn't throw a code. But then, when you mentioned it, I vaguely remember seeing a code for it a long time ago (maybe a year or two ago) when I was doing something else. I cleared it, It never came back, and I moved on.</p><p></p><p>So if your car acts possessed after the key is out of the ignition. Consider the possibility of the ignition switch.</p><p></p><p>It's easy to get to; it's located behind the driver's kick panel; you'll need a 7mm, 8mm socket and a #30 torx socket to get to and remove the switch. Of course, you have to remove the plastic trim piece held in place by two 7mm bolts. You'll also have to drop the hood release latch, which is held in place by 2 7mm or 8mm bolts, and then it comes right off.</p><p></p><p>Next, you'll have to remove the metal plate behind that. I think it was held in place by six bolts. After you remove the metal plate, you'll see the switch. To disconnect the switch from the plug, you need to loosen one 7mm bolt. After you remove the plug to remove the switch, you'll need a #30 torx socket; two torx bolts are holding it in place. </p><p></p><p>When putting the switch back together, be careful not to over tighten it. Believe it, or not you can do that, and if you do, the starter won't engage if that happens; just back it off a bit. </p><p></p><p>I'm sure you can find a better explanation in the shop manual or on the internet, all I'm trying to do is give you some idea what's involved.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1819[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Evox, post: 1041456, member: 74754"] [B][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]SOLUTION: It was the ignition switch[/COLOR].[/B] As I suspected, the instrument cluster is fine. [I]Thank you, Todd Z![/I] I never suspected the ignition switch because I thought that would have caused a no-start situation, and it didn't throw a code. But then, when you mentioned it, I vaguely remember seeing a code for it a long time ago (maybe a year or two ago) when I was doing something else. I cleared it, It never came back, and I moved on. So if your car acts possessed after the key is out of the ignition. Consider the possibility of the ignition switch. It's easy to get to; it's located behind the driver's kick panel; you'll need a 7mm, 8mm socket and a #30 torx socket to get to and remove the switch. Of course, you have to remove the plastic trim piece held in place by two 7mm bolts. You'll also have to drop the hood release latch, which is held in place by 2 7mm or 8mm bolts, and then it comes right off. Next, you'll have to remove the metal plate behind that. I think it was held in place by six bolts. After you remove the metal plate, you'll see the switch. To disconnect the switch from the plug, you need to loosen one 7mm bolt. After you remove the plug to remove the switch, you'll need a #30 torx socket; two torx bolts are holding it in place. When putting the switch back together, be careful not to over tighten it. Believe it, or not you can do that, and if you do, the starter won't engage if that happens; just back it off a bit. I'm sure you can find a better explanation in the shop manual or on the internet, all I'm trying to do is give you some idea what's involved. [ATTACH type="full"]1819[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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