74 dodge d200 p/u. I have a short in the switch on the bottom of the steering column related to the ignition sw . Whats the name of that damn thing so i can buy another one. I watched a video where the guy was callin it an ignition sw but ignition sw to me is in the column. Mines blue. Its inline with the ignition sw connections but not the ignition sw itself. Thanks

 

Sounds like your talking about the connector?
Got a photo of it you can post?

 

I researched last night the column is out of 83 or so When i went to orielys website & put n a later mdl ignition sw it came up. This seems to b an addition to the column sw. Your thoughts cuz im not always right lol

 

That would be an Ignition Switch.... Has a rod that goes to it that pushed when you turn the key to the start position...

 

Yes it has that rod. I noticed that other than the turn signal wires coming dwn the column i dont see any other wires for instance from what i thought was an ignition sw n the column. I havent dug into the top side yet. Is the sw where u put the keys n the ignition up top just a dummy sw without digging into it to tell?

 

Im not saying that this is your problem but Dodge truck's have a problem with the bulkhead connectors pins rotting off. This will led to all types of electrical problems in front of the firewall. So pull it apart and kleen the contacts.

 

appreciate all advise. I do understand exactly what u r saying. Learned that from day one 11 yrs ago..A few times now ive had that problem with a wire connection at the firewall . Actually drilled a hole right by it and just wired it direc and eliiminated the connection there all together. When i bought the truc guy told me they had jus swapped the steering column then spaced over the yrs . All started when turning the key on it was kinda jammin up cuz the rod dwn to the sw was hangin up and i had to wiggle the run wire to get it to stay runnin at the sw. Pull up 74 dodge for an ignition sw an wasnt showin the sw dwn below as the ign sw cuz it was a later mdl column . Its been suspect for sometime goin to change it now. Only question is if the ign sw is at the btm of the column what function is the sw where u turn the key on as i c no wires comin dwn the column other than turn signal sw wires. Im still learnin& been all thru the truc a 100 times

 

If you pulled the bulkhead connector apart I believe you would see what I'm saying. They are in waters path coming off the windshield and will be full of corrosion....

 

I got a ?. I keep buying a replacement ign starter sw that goes on the bottom of the column. It has a rod that comes down the column & snaps into the top of the switch . When you turn the key it slides the sw to the relevant posistion for starting. Every sw i buy from orielys is frozen seems like i snap the column lever into the switch but wont slide . am i missing something

 

No.. Its a switch and spring loaded.... Only problem would be is if the rod is to long going down into the switch and bottoming out... Other than that... They are stiff...

 

I do understand what u r sayin & u r correct. The 1st thing after install on the 1st one. I was wondering why is the spring loaded mechanisim not sliding on it. I took it off & manually inserted a tool n the slot where the rod snaps in and it was frozen. I took it back & got another one. Before i even installed the 2nd one. I took a little screwdiver put it in the slot where the rod snaps into. and same thing. With all the force i could w/out breakin it. Same thing. Wont slide. Thats what the the hecks confusing me. One person outside the forum mentioned a some have a pin lock? I know it cant b this hard theres something im missing. Ive been all thru the truck n 11 yrs. 2 tranny swaps. 2000 $ worth of ball joints upper lxr control arm bushings idler arm center link. Ran all new wires thru the 5 pin in the ign system. Now i have this 19.99 cent starter sw confusin the hell outta me lol

 

This is on a GM product... But its the same prince able..

 

Thats def. the right video & its exactly my application. I thank u and apprecite our conversation. I do believe now that u have mentioned it it is a gm column. Ive done exactly what the video shows. 3 times now. But..... My problem is still the same. Every sw ive bought so far which is a total of 3 times. Once the 1st time after installation i went to turn the key & it wouldnt turn as normal. Took the switch back off and put a screwdriver n the hole and manually tried to slide the switch on the bench. It wouldnt slide like its supposed to. It was frozen..Took it back got another one. The next switch i bought before i even installed it i took a screwdriver put it n the slot it wouldnt slide. Got a 3rd one. Same thing. Wouldnt slide. This is before installing it. I bench tested before trying to install it. The switches ive bought so far 3 of them. Its the exact same switch wont slide like they r suppose to as a normal function. I dont get it. Theres still something im missing.

 

Mopar did use those switchs a few years.. Not many that i remember....
As for you switch issue... Try an different brand, Maybe like a Napa or something...

 

Thank u . i like this forum. My 1st time using it.. I will try another brand. Orielys let me dwn. 3 times. Those r "standard brand" switches prt # us 91 Im still not rulein out something im missing but like the video u sent me. Its as easy as putting the screwdriver n the slot and sliding the mechinisin by hand before mounting it. Everyone ive bought from orielys they dont slide. Im a pretty gd mech but that just stumps the hell out of me.

 

Keep Us Posted... Cheers!!

 

Update. I should have known it was that simple. Most of those. Prt # us91 switches have a pin lock on them. Its the plastic button looking piece u pull it out so the switch can slide. I guess somekind of safety feature so to speak. Once again over thinking a simple problem. But, i did learn something & mayb if somebody dwn the line runs into the same problem hope this helps . Thanks for all those who responded to my dilema. All advise & videos everything did help me . Thank u. I wish i had a pic ill post when i can. Thank u!. And thank u Car Quest on Tulare Street Fresno.

 

You are rite... Sometimes the simple things get overlooked.... Glad you got it fixed.... Waving the hand from the Pasadena SO-CAl area !!!!!