QuestionQUESTION: I have a 1997 Chrysler Concorde Lxi w/3.5 engine, and owned sine new. Yesterday, I was to drive the car, but immediately upon entering I discovered the a/c blower did not work, the power windows would not operate, and the ABS light was on. Checked the fuses and all appeared okay. What should I do next?
ANSWER: I looked at the wire diagram and see a common thing with all 3 but i need for u to check for power on 2 things and that will tell me for sure what it is. In the junction block inside with the fuses with a test a volt meter see if u get power with the key on at fuse #21 25 amp.and the ckt breaker #22 20 amp. Then let me know. If u live in the Atlanta are I would look at it for u.
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QUESTION: Sir, I'm sorry I don't live in the Atlanta area. I live in the east-central area of Missouri. However, I did the test on the fuse and the breaker, and there is not power to either at the fuse block.
ANSWER: ok then both of those are powered by the A21 ckt and its right from the ignition switch so replace the switch and u should be good to go.
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QUESTION: Thank you for your answer. I'm a little confused, do you mean replace the keyed ignition switch on the steering column?
ANSWER: yep it will be on the other side of where u stick the key in. It just a big switch pack with several micro switches built inside of it.
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QUESTION: Now I really wish I lived in Atlanta! How difficult is it to replace the ignition switch and how do I go about it?
AnswerIGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder Ignition Switch For ignition switch terminal and circuit identification, Refer to Wiring Diagrams.
REMOVAL
Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Remove tilt lever attaching screw. Remove lever.
Remove upper and lower cover from steering column.
Remove multi-function switch.
Disconnect electrical connector from ignition switch Ignition Switch Removal/Installation
Remove Ignition switch mounting screws. Remove switch.
INSTALLATION
A tab on the ignition switch indexes to a notch in the lock cylinder housing Ignition Switch Alignment 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.
Install and tighten ignition switch mounting screws.
Attach electrical connector to ignition switch.
Install multi-function switch.
Install upper and lower cover on steering column.
Install tilt lever.
Connect negative cable to battery.
