Hi there,

From time to time, as I arrive to a halt and cut my engine, then I withdraw the key. Normally after that the interior light must come on. But sometimes it does not, and have a delay to do that, or sometimes I need to move the ignition lock without the key so it gets in good position and the interior light comes on, but not always (even trying to turn interior lights with the interior light switch is disabled).

Sometimes the light is not there until the next day until I arrive somewhere. (or there is no light period, so I have no light even if I try to turn interior light with the interior light switch on).

Does that sound more like the voltage missing in the ignition control unit, or worn ignition lock?

Suggestions, which one to tackle, and if it is worth it.

I may think it is all connected to loose contacts, because my steering audio volume and radio search controls were out of the light for about 3 years, now the light on the radio search on the steering wheel again came to life. I suspect the loose contacts. Where to find them and how to recheck them, maybe with contact cleaner?

Thanks,
Larry

I would say its in the ignition somewhere where the key touches, or the where the VATS chip touches. Not real sure on this one myself, but that would be my guess. if you try to wiggle the key as it comes out does it seem loose in there? Or, if you wiggle it while coming out, will the lights then kick on?

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Yes, sometime it function ok, and in some cases not. I will check looseness tomorrow.

Do you know something about the radio control lighting on the steering wheel?

Thanks,

Larry