power key problem - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Kevin · 06-18-2011

It turns out my key is working with less frequency then it used to...aka I have to jiggle it from time to time for it to make contact. I checked on the "solutions" thread and it said "well just giggle it" and maybe I missed a post or two but jiggling it isn't the way I want to "fix" this. The thread I clicked on said pull the center stack but it didn't say what to do next. clean the contacts? re-crimp them?

-=Jeff=- · 06-18-2011

I have taken my 1990 power key cylinder apart to 'adjust' it as mine would not stay in Full power when turned either.. Now it is fine..

easy job to do.. But I would need to take mine apart again to explain step-by-step

-=Jeff=- · 06-18-2011

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

Well...........

Aside from explaining step by step.....did you bend some contact points back into place? Did you have to use a solder gun to build up any worn areas with new solder? Could all parts be mechanically broken down (screws or bent tabs)

All I did was pull the switch apart and fix the contacts. they need to be bent a bit to get the cylinder to work correctly.

As for pulling it apart, not for a while, all I am doing is replacing a couple bad speakers and fixing the ribbing on the Passenger side door panel (drivers is done) and then enjoying the car..

Next week is Bloomington Gold and I am going with the car..

GOLDCYLON · 06-18-2011

After getting fixed I highly suggest bypassing at the PROM this will end the problem forever

Kevin · 06-19-2011

if i had the money to get my car ported, i'd have the secondaries dumped at the same time

John Boothby · 06-19-2011

I am the only one who drives my Z and the Power Key stays in FULL POWER.

Regarding the VATS key, mine gets dirty from time to time and won't start the car. I carry some alcohol wipes in the car and they work great for cleaning the contact on the key. Works everytime!

Aurora40 · 06-19-2011

Did you say what year car you have? The 1990 is extremely easy to fix the switch yourself. It's completely mechanical and very simple. Take the switch out, take the sleeve/cover off of it, and you will see how it operates. You can bend the internals slightly so that they make good contact again when rotated.

There's no reason to bypass or disable the switch functionality on the '90. It is simple to fix.

-=Jeff=- · 06-19-2011

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Originally Posted by Aurora40

Did you say what year car you have? The 1990 is extremely easy to fix the switch yourself. It's completely mechanical and very simple. Take the switch out, take the sleeve/cover off of it, and you will see how it operates. You can bend the internals slightly so that they make good contact again when rotated.

There's no reason to bypass or disable the switch functionality on the '90. It is simple to fix.

Yep, that is what I did

jrd1990zr1 · 06-19-2011

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Yep, that is what I did

Easy fix. Pull outer switch casing apart, bend the contacts slightly, reassemble and check the switch operation with an ohm meter.

Hardest part is pulling the lower console piece so you don't break any tabs on the vertical console face.

Kevin · 06-19-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aurora40

Did you say what year car you have? The 1990 is extremely easy to fix the switch yourself. It's completely mechanical and very simple. Take the switch out, take the sleeve/cover off of it, and you will see how it operates. You can bend the internals slightly so that they make good contact again when rotated.

There's no reason to bypass or disable the switch functionality on the '90. It is simple to fix.

it's a 90. from talking to my buddy that's what he told me to do, just pull it apart and bend it back....now to track down that intermittent check engine light

06-18-2011	#1
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,629	power key problem It turns out my key is working with less frequency then it used to...aka I have to jiggle it from time to time for it to make contact. I checked on the "solutions" thread and it said "well just giggle it" and maybe I missed a post or two but jiggling it isn't the way I want to "fix" this. The thread I clicked on said pull the center stack but it didn't say what to do next. clean the contacts? re-crimp them? __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

06-18-2011	#2
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,179	Re: power key problem I have taken my 1990 power key cylinder apart to 'adjust' it as mine would not stay in Full power when turned either.. Now it is fine.. easy job to do.. But I would need to take mine apart again to explain step-by-step __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

06-18-2011	#4
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,147	Re: power key problem After getting fixed I highly suggest bypassing at the PROM this will end the problem forever __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

06-19-2011	#5
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,629	Re: power key problem if i had the money to get my car ported, i'd have the secondaries dumped at the same time __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

06-19-2011	#6
John Boothby Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 776	Re: power key problem I am the only one who drives my Z and the Power Key stays in FULL POWER. Regarding the VATS key, mine gets dirty from time to time and won't start the car. I carry some alcohol wipes in the car and they work great for cleaning the contact on the key. Works everytime! __________________ JB 1990 #148 Red/Saddle Haibeck AYBKG5 Chip/RC Engineering/Flowmasters/K&N/Samco/Fuzzy Dice :cheers:

06-19-2011	#7
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,709	Re: power key problem Did you say what year car you have? The 1990 is extremely easy to fix the switch yourself. It's completely mechanical and very simple. Take the switch out, take the sleeve/cover off of it, and you will see how it operates. You can bend the internals slightly so that they make good contact again when rotated. There's no reason to bypass or disable the switch functionality on the '90. It is simple to fix. __________________ Bob Saveland Former Owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

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