I seem to have a faulty/ intermittent ignition switch on '97 4x4 Blazer. Sometimes when the key is turned I get no dash lites and shift solenoid does not unlock. If I rock the key back and forth a couple of times, lites come on and truck starts and runs fine. Also it has cut out while driving more than once. My question is, does the steering wheel need to come off or just the column covers. I do not have wheel puller.

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yes the wheel has to come off. there is also a lock plate under the steering wheel that needs to be removed. it is under spring pressure and can be removed by hand but there is a tool to do it that makes it much easier.

you should be able to "rent" both tools at AutoZone or other nearby parts store...

 

Thanks, we'll give a go.

 

Did you get your problem fixed?

 

Yes, Autozone had the parts and tools. Bout an hours work, been running clean for a week or so now.

thanks..

 

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Where did you get the star head sockets i have looked everywhere for the little bastards

 

The external torx type? Something like THIS?