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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2003300M V6-3.5L VIN MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN M
Ignition Switch: Service and Repair
2003 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN MSECTION Service and Repair
IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL
The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder.
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove tilt lever attaching screw. Remove lever.
3. Remove upper and lower cover from steering column.
4. Remove Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) if equipped.
5. Remove multi-function switch.
6. Disconnect electrical connector from ignition switch (Fig. 33).
7. Remove Ignition switch mounting screws. Remove switch.
INSTALLATION
The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder.
1. A tab on the ignition switch indexes to a notch in the lock cylinder housing (Fig. 34). Also, a slot in the end of the ignition switch fits over the shaft in the end of the lock cylinder housing. Use the ignition key to rotate the lock cylinder to align the ignition switch with lock cylinder housing.
2. Install and tighten ignition switch mounting screws.
3. Attach electrical connector to ignition switch.
4. Install multi-function switch.
5. Install SKIM if equipped.
6. Install upper and lower cover on steering column.
7. Install tilt lever.
8. Connect negative cable to battery.
The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder.
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove tilt lever attaching screw. Remove lever.
3. Remove upper and lower cover from steering column.
4. Remove Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) if equipped.
5. Remove multi-function switch.
6. Disconnect electrical connector from ignition switch (Fig. 33).
7. Remove Ignition switch mounting screws. Remove switch.
INSTALLATION
The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder.
1. A tab on the ignition switch indexes to a notch in the lock cylinder housing (Fig. 34). Also, a slot in the end of the ignition switch fits over the shaft in the end of the lock cylinder housing. Use the ignition key to rotate the lock cylinder to align the ignition switch with lock cylinder housing.
2. Install and tighten ignition switch mounting screws.
3. Attach electrical connector to ignition switch.
4. Install multi-function switch.
5. Install SKIM if equipped.
6. Install upper and lower cover on steering column.
7. Install tilt lever.
8. Connect negative cable to battery.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.