1500 4x4 Pickup V8-360 5.9L Magnum (1996)
8.
Inspect the ignition switch assembly for heat damage near the 4th and 5th terminals (Figure 6).
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Check the ignition switch terminals for discoloration.
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Inspect the ignition switch connector and body for indications of melting or deformation.
9.
If the wiring connector and switch assembly are NOT damaged, continue with Section "E Install Blower Motor Relay and Overlay Harness."
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If the 7-way switch wiring connector has indications of heat damage, the ignition switch wiring harness pigtail must be replaced. Continue with
Section "C - Replace Ignition Switch Wiring Pigtail."
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If the ignition switch assembly has indications of heat damage, the ignition switch assembly and the wiring harness pigtail must be replaced.
Continue with Section "C - Replace Ignition Switch Wiring Pigtail."
C. Replace Ignition Switch Wiring Pigtail
IMPORTANT:
Only those vehicles that had wiring and/or ignition switch damage as determined by the inspection in Section "B" require ignition switch wiring
pigtail replacement. Very few vehicles are expected to require this repair.
1.
Disconnect the ignition switch key-in/halo light electrical connector (Figure 7).
2.
Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector from the clockspring (Figure 7).
3.
Disconnect the multi-function switch electrical connector (Figure 7).
4.
Remove the plastic steering column wiring trough from the steering column. The trough is attached to the column with three push clips.
