Ignition lock cylinder. Rotates but no resistance that is normal. Batt is good 13.6 volts

Asked by Billcarshop Oct 06, 2018 at 08:45 PM about the 1990 Buick Riviera Coupe FWD

Question type: General

Ignition cylinder has no effect on ignition. Rotates.
Does not cycle starter motor has nk effect on power
regaurdless of position. Battery has q3.5 volts Dc

I have pulled the steering wheel bought a new cylinder
for the ignition. The gears mesh on all of the proper
locks function. ??? I don't get it.

Billcarshop answered 6 years ago

Ignition switch faulty.?? Why no resistance in lock cylinder?

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Mike answered 6 years ago

The actuator is broken this is the pot metal part with the gear rack, it connects to the rod that goes to the switch .

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