NO START PROBLEM FIXED! C10 Ignition Switch Removal And Install, HOW TO VIDEO

Today's helpful how to video will be on figuring out why your c10 or c20 c30 & more gm car or truck wont start or crank over, they are a few things that can cause this issue, but one of the main causes with a no crank is the ignition switch or neutral safety switch.
In this video you will see me find and remove, replace my ignition switch, just follow the video and you should be able to do it yourself right in your own drive way.
If you find this video helpful drop a like and let me know in the comments below, dont forget to show your support by smashing that subscribe button!

[@pppyyy4829]

My dad passed away about a year ago and I've been staring at his truck or finally got started on it seen your video and you were a lifesaver it was exactly what you said it was the safety neutral switch and I was so excited that I took a bobby pin like you suggested stuck it in there and it started right up absolute miracle drug hasn't been running it over 5 years started right up

[@underlord4428]

I bought a 93 Chevy four winds RV. You help me find the rod going to the ignition what was great. When I turn the key I get no pushback so I guess I have to pull the rest of it apart I done broke this one good. So far yours was the best video for showing how to repair something and I thank you for that

[@TattsForLife]

Thank you for the comment, I'm happy my video was helpful

[@dannysimmons9125]

Rewiring my 78 c10 and waited too long to get back to it and couldnt rember how my ignition switch went back in..after looking at your vid i remembered and the rod i would have put it all together and forgot about that. Thanks again

[@TattsForLife]

Happy the video helped

[@icepatch]

My 82 c10 had a similar problem with this switch, mine would crank but power to the distributer was intermittent during cranking. Found out the stupid way by tearing the whole fuseblock out before I saw you vid and it clicked. Thanks!

[@pppyyy4829]

It's been an absolute pleasure listening to your video my dad passed away and it's been pretty hard for me original 73 Chevy pickup he bought off the market

[@dreamlab311]

Thank you sir! This has been a crazy run. I started with the tumbler and broke crap trying to dig deeper. Come to find out here that I went way overboard! It's only going to cost me $25 to fix it all now instead of destroying the entire column.

[@hughescarpentry6682]

This is the best video on KZbin for this issue. I can’t tell you how much this is appreciated. Thank you so much!

[@malachiingraham5236]

That’s exactly what my truck was doing! Thank you for the video it was super helpful.

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped!

[@raymondw7875]

Literally one of the best how-to videos I have seen. The informal yet clear, step by step instruction is outstanding! Keep up the great work. I'm looking forward to more.

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks, I have many more videos like this coming soon

[@julianocampo5932]

Great video bro I’ve been looking for a video like this for the last couple of days luckily I find yours, couldn’t ask for more great video . Hopefully that fixes mine thanks !

[@TattsForLife]

Welcome. Happy you found the video helpful

[@billyezekiel7125]

Thanx for your content bro .I'm restoring an 84 Silverado and your vids have been more help than you can know.thanx again.

[@TattsForLife]

Glad to hear it

[@jperez8150]

Thanks for the video. I’m having the same problem with my 79 Chevy K10. Everyone telling me it could be this and could be that. But you hit the nail on the head. I’m gonna go buy me a switch and replace it. Thanks

[@TattsForLife]

Happy It was helpful

[@christospollakis7358]

Thanks a lot for good and simple instructions on how to troubleshoot and install a N.S.Switch . My 1965 Buick Electra 225 has the same problem and the N.S.Switch is the reason. My problem now is I can't find one for my vehicle.! Thanks a lot for shedding some light . Your video was very helpful. Appreciated man .!

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped

[@bobbylovin5454]

Thank you for taking the time to illustrate everything so well.someone had put my switch in backwards an the switch rod was always falling out.until I seen your video an wow realize that no wonder some idiot had installed it on the side where the high bright switch is.Thank you again

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for the comment, I am happy that you found my video so helpful

[@dacasper221]

I never like a video but your personality made me think about a like 😂💪🏽 good stuff man

[@TattsForLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@garyacker7388]

I did one in my 77 Jimmy automatic with a tilt steering wheel and it worked. The only problem was I was going in for surgery on my sinuses and my headache was driving me crazy but I still got it done. Adjusting the rod was the only thing that I had to adjust once. Not bad for an idiot.

[@user-cl7zl6by1l]

Thank you! Helped me figure how to fix my power to the accessories. Keep ‘em coming

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped

[@mailman87120]

I have a 1984 Chevy Scottsdale and was having the same problem. Thanks for you video I was able to figure out why it would start and not start.

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped

[@toddadams8420]

Thanks so much... your videos are always helpful!!

[@TattsForLife]

You are so welcome!

[@josephsanchez9007]

Turned out my problem was neutral safety switch. But this helped along the way. Also put a lot of new hardware in as well. Thanks

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped

[@inspectorgadget775]

This will be my project for the coming weekend. Thanks for the info. My '81 does the same thing.

[@TattsForLife]

Have fun!

[@antonioosoriokory]

Gracias por compartir hoy también remplace el ignición swtch saludos desde CDMX.

[@spearrazor]

Gotta say man. Good attitude and a great explaination. Thank ya sir for putting out this video i couldnt find any other video that showed exactly what i needed to know to switch mine out on my 2500 suburban. Keep up the good work man

[@TattsForLife]

Happy you found the video helpful, I have more videos like this coming soon

[@vanessavasquez1161]

Lkpl to

[@michaelnusser7063]

Thanks for the video man. You saved me a whole lot of trouble.

[@TattsForLife]

Glad I could help

[@rubenzarogoza9600]

Thank you for thr step by step your a life saver, will be checking you out again hopefully not soon but if need be most definitely will.

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching

[@jamesfritschle6067]

Thank you for providing these videos!

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@AlexAlex1230]

Appreciate you, fixed and rollin now

[@TattsForLife]

Very welcome, happy it was helpful

[@manuelcalderon4855]

Very helpful my 81 c10 has it on the side of the column but still had to drop the steering wheel to access the bolts thanks for the video

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped

[@Connoisseur617]

You are definitely entertaining brother

[@TattsForLife]

@@Connoisseur617 thanks

[@billbrown6487]

My MAN! I thought I was having the same issue with my 71 nova? Turns out this was the problem I basically went through all the same steps that you did! Very helpful I appreciate it very much👊🏻👍🏻

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching, happy to have been a help

[@robertboydston3787]

excellent video, exactly what I was looking for.

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sdsturges2464]

good video. this is why my el camino would not start . i had power and fuel and new cap and rotor and fairly new wires and plugs . the ignition start switch was toast like yours . luckily i had a complete steering column from another el camino that i was able to rob. works good again. cheers

[@TattsForLife]

Happy the video was helpful

[@k.ttaylor1114]

Thanks for info because that is exactly what im going through with my C-10

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching

[@mrgolf30]

I changed mine today. This was a very helpful video. Mine is automatic, but it was still very helpful! (Tighten the new switch all the way or it will have your key switch in a bind when you turn the key. Don't ask me how I know this!)

[@TattsForLife]

Happy the video was useful, and that is great info

[@carlosbarraza8026]

I replaced mine cause I’m having this exact same issue. Now when i turn the key it binds a lot and the key doesn’t retract when i try to start it. It turns the power on but it doesn’t start, it binds and doesn’t retract. Does it have to do with it being loose?

[@DE-ok4ld]

Thanks for the video showing us the insides of the Steering Column

[@TattsForLife]

Thank you for watching

[@240fxst]

Yeh my truck did same thing . I managed to jump starter wires with screwdriver to bypass switch n get truck started . Got me home, time to disassemble n replace . Thx mate.

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching

[@scottn6444]

Badass man! Thanx! My 81 suburban was having this same issue

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped!

[@bestrefosterjr.8259]

Went out this Morning Got Fire But Nothing Else Went On The Tube Seen You Fixed It Thanks just Had to Do One On 86 Sliverardo Thanks

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching, happy my video was helpful

[@gman1035]

Appreciate this upload my good dude.

[@TattsForLife]

Any time!

[@mcintee4713]

Great job and detail very blessed thank you for your help

[@TattsForLife]

You are very welcome

[@codyxpaxton7097]

Hey ty this video made me realise a few issues with my stepside

[@TattsForLife]

happy the video was helpful

[@timrichards2037]

Exactly my problem as well. Thx for the video!!!

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenbeck7054]

Good info buddy !! Thanks for the help

[@TattsForLife]

Welcome

[@kevinfarley6407]

Great Video my problem I have no power but I bet it's the same thing the switch. Thanks Kevin

[@TattsForLife]

It could be, let me know if the video helped

[@oohookoo]

thank you dude this was exactly the problem we were having.

[@TattsForLife]

welcome, thanks for watching

[@coreyolivas2850]

Thanks brother! This is exactly what I was needin

[@TattsForLife]

Happy the video was helpful

[@aldenoritz7974]

Great video had same problem with my dad's truck fixed it $25 on the road again.

[@TattsForLife]

Happy the video was helpful

[@pq5005]

Still workin on mine. Thanks for the help!

[@TattsForLife]

Welcome

[@ernestespinosa1853]

Thank you very much. Perfect...1982 Vette owner.

[@TattsForLife]

You bet

[@jonyjoe8464]

thanks for the video, I actually changed the starter and that didnt work. Currently I have the starter hot wire to a momentary switch, now I know what to replace.

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped

[@eddymarshall5693]

Helped me...... Thanks chief 👍

[@TattsForLife]

So happy the video was helpful

[@tattedvet8355]

Did my 1981 last week... Thanks alot

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching

[@RhettPerry88]

Dudebro!!! Thank you 😎. Found the problem…. Just have to fix it lol

[@TattsForLife]

Glad to help

[@mafiopal]

"Pretty simple"!? That's awesome.

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks so much

[@malikwesson9646]

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[@hectorotis512]

@Malik Wesson yea, been using flixzone for months myself :D

[@riverlee6189]

This helped so much you have no idea

[@TattsForLife]

Happy the video helped

[@EarlGuyton425]

You did good brother. May God/Jesus Christ bless you

[@TattsForLife]

Thank you

[@joshjones1760]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@TattsForLife]

Happy to been a help

[@cameronskaggs4188]

I have a 78 Chevy blazer doing the same thing I’ll check it out thank you very much

[@TattsForLife]

Happy the video was helpful

[@cameronskaggs4188]

Great idea I bought a new part put it in same problem no power

[@williamcavalier]

Mine looks just like yours did. It's getting replaced good or bad. I didn't see any one mention the assortment of spings, pins, and contacts that fell out when I pulled it apart to have a look inside.

[@jaredg8854]

Great info, thank you

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dylanman99]

thank you for the video sir, would you be able to help me troubleshoot a c10 that's shorting out when the ignition is turned? i lose all power once the key is turned to start, and i have to reset the battery to try again new ignition switch installed didn't seem to help

[@MarioGarcia-xz3xy]

Very helpful thank you

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrMoneyMatrix]

Lol.. I'm about to watch your video to solve a wiring problem on my 76 Impala 😅

[@TattsForLife]

Good luck!

[@angeltorres6978]

Great advice!!!!

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks

[@gregrobles8805]

I just find out this video thank u for the info but what’s the name of that part ?

[@tylerfelix4558]

Hey thanks for the video, it helped me fix my truck. I’m having issues putting the rod back in the switch though. My rod is pointed up towards the ceiling. I think it’s suppose too point to the passenger side door. Do you recall the direction yours was pointing? Thanks for the video man!

[@TattsForLife]

I had a time getting that back in to when I removed mine lol I failed to note what way it came out lol

[@zeechosenone]

Awesome thank you thank you!

[@TattsForLife]

You are so welcome!

[@michaelseeley9570]

Just bought an 86 K30. Drove it to north to get some plates on it and I am having a similar problem. I am going to tear through it in the morning and see if this is the problem. I will keep you posted if it works.

[@TattsForLife]

Best of luck, also check your safety switch

[@michaelseeley9570]

@@TattsForLife So after further investigation I found out that whoever ran the battery cable decided to run it along side the exhaust manifold and it was melted through. Replaced and rerouted the cable. Problem fixed.

[@kencrump2441]

Very helpful thank u

[@TattsForLife]

Glad it helped

[@coyboybc]

Thanks for the help

[@TattsForLife]

Happy to help

[@blairjosephbernard2011]

I got no crank no start trying everything even test light on those wires all power there and 2 grounds on that is brown and green as power would that mean it fused it the 2 grounds as power now

[@bruceanderson4591]

Hey man thanks for the video, but my 1979 chevy still won't spark ive changed the distrubter, the switch, the wires, also the starter and tested them on another truck and they work but I for the death of me can't figure out whats causeing it to not spark. Do you have any idea?

[@a.r.701]

Hi friend, I have your exact same problem. I too have a 79 model and when I turn the key nothing lights up, it looks dead.

[@gman100]

I'm wondering if this switch would be the culprit for a truck that won't shut off? I twist the key and it continues to run, but sometimes it'll turn off too. I'm wondering if this is beginning to fail. Thanks, great video and really helpful for many.

[@TattsForLife]

Yes that would be a sign

[@Gettinbentoffroad]

I’ve got a 87 getting power and cranking fine but not getting any power to the fuel pumps, I’ve replaced the fuel switch for tanks, replaced fuel pump relay and pumps are maybe a year old. Weird part before it started doing this you had to pull up on the shifter shoving it into park further to get it to start.

[@TattsForLife]

Have you took a volt meter to the fuel pump plugs and see if power is their, and if not check your tank switch valve and see if its getting power cause it should be what sends power to both pumps

[@brianagracia2180]

My brother is having the same problem for his 1983 truck but the thing is his truck was working fine but he got stuck in mud like really bad stuck and me and my brother were trying to move it and he put in overdrive 1 then after that the truck turned off he turned it on again but it wouldn’t start no crank no start but you can see it still had power cause of the little red sign

[@harvardblue2436]

Thanks exact thing I’m dealing with

[@TattsForLife]

It can be a pain

[@viperon4412]

Thanks This helped

[@TattsForLife]

Happy the video helped

[@edwardcody4941]

Ok I have a motorhome and it's doing the samething. Ok but my starter has R terminal and S terminal witch I have hooked up the S terminal. I raned the S terminal to the battery and a hot wire of the distributor to the battery it cranks. ok do you think it's the same problem I'm having do you think I need to drop the steering column what you think

[@TattsForLife]

Fist have you tryed to start it in natural

[@levibraun5780]

Damn that thing starts up nice !

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks, it was a really good engine but seen a many a mile, the truck is now getting a LS engine

[@JohnSmith-xs8bs]

Thank you so much

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for watching

[@holinessorhell1964]

Thanks bro..I just changed the key Switch.. Which wasn't fun at all..lol now moving on to the switch.. Sure hope it works..

[@TattsForLife]

If it dont, try the neutral safety switch

[@holinessorhell1964]

Where is the switch located? Mine is a 3 on the tree

[@TattsForLife]

@@holinessorhell1964 should be on the clutch pedal, have two wires going to a switch. U can cross the wires over to see if it will start

[@holinessorhell1964]

@@TattsForLife Thanks again brother..

[@TattsForLife]

@@holinessorhell1964 welcome let me know if it works

[@LSCHEVYRYDER254]

great video

[@TattsForLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hotrod_kris9395]

Awesome video

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks

[@lotsofgtos]

Good video !!

[@TattsForLife]

Thanks for the visit

[@yolo-qr2fq]

Without replacing the ignition switch will turning the tumbler still give accessories power. My tumbler doesn't turn very far either but I got power to everything except it won't even try turning over.

[@TattsForLife]

Oh there isn’t any chipped key or anything like that in a square body so yeah if you can get the lock cylinder to turn over accessories should come on and it should start if it doesn’t I suspect the issue is somewhere else

[@yolo-qr2fq]

@@TattsForLife so starter, wiring, distributor?

[@yolo-qr2fq]

@@TattsForLife for context it's a 1982 c30 dually with the 350. Been sitting for 8 years.

[@truspirit1925]

Thanks man

[@TattsForLife]

Very welcome

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

I stumbled across this video . working on my dads 1978 chevy 10 with 350 HEI ingnition and automatic . he drove it it shut off then he was able to start it and drive it home and parked it . went to start it no spark but turned over. We replaced the rotor , cap , icm and coil . hooked everything back up like it's suppost to be now no crank and no spark? Battery good cables and all wires in the engine bay have been tested. Replaced the starter and replaced the ignition switch on the column and neutral safety switch still no crank or spark but the dummy lights at the bottom of the dash lights up like yours???? I checked all fusible links. So I'm guessing its the in the wiring between the switch and the bulkhead???? We tested the pickup coil it seem to be with in specs on the ohms meter ?

[@TattsForLife]

sorry for the late reply, can you shorten down what is happening? or have you got it fixed yet?

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

@@TattsForLife basically it ran then shut off in traffic then he started it back up drove home. went to start it the next day and it just turns over . we replaced every single electrical component and still nothing? check all wires under the hood even fusable links all good. i replaced the ignition switch and netural switch. then I narrowed it down to the bulk head wire connections or the wires from the bulk head to the ignition switch . i had to take out the distributor in order to replace the pickup coil. then thats where the 2nd problem started.i previously marked the location where the distributor was facing including the direction of the rotor. went to put it back in and it wont fully engage? there is less then a 5/16 gap from the bottom of the distributor base to the base on the intake . I feel the teeth engage but it seems like the oil pump shaft or gear is catching on something? I have shined a bright light down in the hole from the back of the intake to the top of the oil pump but cant see anything? I guess we're at the point of pulling the oil pan and oil pump off and see if it goes back in ?

[@TattsForLife]

Sounds like the oil pump shaft isn’t splines into the distributor, and replacing everything won’t fix it if it doesn’t have voltage at the distributor

[@childofsmokeyhollowkidzyo2680]

@@MoparMan-ff8fb I have a '76 k5 jimmy that's doing the exact same thing rite now..?.?

[@MoparMan-ff8fb]

@@childofsmokeyhollowkidzyo2680 I think I'm going to have to drop the oil pan remove oil pump drop in the distributor and put in a new oil pump shaft and oil pump to fix the problem. I think the oil oil pump is the cause of the problem. it a high milage piece of shit with a possible loose shaft that comes out of the pump

[@brandyhouston2105]

Shit, I hope I don't have to do all that! You fixed yours easy enough now come fixing mine.😎🇺🇸..seriously, thanks man.

[@TattsForLife]

lol Hopefully your repair goes great

[@jimderess2206]

I have to do this in my 76 k20. Excellent video!

[@TattsForLife]

Happy you found it helpful, have more videos on this c30 coming soon

[@chrisgreenley5927]

Great video I have an 80 camaro with the same problem whats the name of That part

[@TattsForLife]

Ignition Switch

[@latoren82]

Hope this is my problem! I’ve taken off the starter, got it checked, cleaned and re-spliced all the wires, changed battery’s, etc… Has to get towed home for $220! I’m going to check this it right now!

[@TattsForLife]

Good luck, if its not this, then check the neutral safety switch, both will cause a no start

[@latoren82]

Guess I’ll try the Safety Switch because that didn’t fix it! 😿 Thanks!

[@dakotaedens6599]

I bought a 84 k5 at first it would crank but not start. Barely started for a second back fired died and won’t even crank now any ideas? It’s got an hei distributor and supposedly a new motor. I thought timing Bc it would just crank and crank but not start.

[@TattsForLife]

back fire can be from bad dissy or coil, or a bad cam, or bad fuel could be many things, make a list and check it off one by one

[@Rattle_canned_restorations]

Well i bought a truck 454 auto, and the ignition was gone (the entire lock assy) but the rod that selects the position on the ignition switch was stuck for some reason. I freed it and now when i get it into the position with the dummy light on i doesnt attempt to start.

[@Rattle_canned_restorations]

This is also a truck that will only run with the starter engaged

[@TattsForLife]

When the light is on it need pushed in a bit futher to engage the starter, then u let off and it will be in the run position

[@cameronclark4713]

I think I’m Having the same problem... but I went to crank my 79 k10 and all of a sudden I herd a zapping and smoke? And I traced all wires and fuses and they are all fine and have power but no lights, heat, or ignition(cranking) please help!!

[@TattsForLife]

that would be a short, you must of over looked it, you can check your fuse box and see if any are blew most likely when it shorted out you lost a fuse or two

[@anthonyallen5661]

Will this work for the 6.2 Detroit diesels as well it’s a 83 k20

[@TattsForLife]

should be same cause Chevy don't change interior parts often

[@dgovea2317]

Could the is be the reason why my starter clicks then start, and I have some days where it starts normally -thaks

[@TattsForLife]

do you have a ground from motor to the body, and a ground from motor or body to frame, and a ground from frame to battrey, and one ground from engine to battrey?

[@jamesruiz4005]

Thank you

[@TattsForLife]

Happy to have helped

[@shawnlawrence4840]

Safety neutral switch works with the standard gear box only?

[@TattsForLife]

works on auto and standard

[@Caseguy]

Hi I’ve pretty lost on this, thanks to this video I was able to change out my ignition switch, I’ve tested my neutral safety switch, and it’s fine, I’ve tried checking for power on the neutral safety switch wires and I’m getting nothing. My battery is charged.

[@Caseguy]

From my testing it seems like the ignition switch isnt sending power to the neutral safety switch. Ive replaced the ignition switch twice. I'm not sure what to do.

[@TattsForLife]

have you replaced your safety switch yet and check your fuses

[@zorrynowarmup_4942]

What is the part called that the ignition switch sits on that connects to the ignition. When I was replacing it it came loose.

[@zorrynowarmup_4942]

It’s the part that sticks up that the ignition switch sits on