How to Remove and Install the Ignition Switch on Buick Century?

The switch is fitted inside the channel of the brake pedal support and is not accessible at all without first lowering the steering column to which a certain support must be provided. It is operated by a rod and rack R8, where a gear is provided at the tip of the lock cylinder 'T' engaging the toothed upper portion of the rod. Optional equipment includes the Air Bag system and if so, then it must be deactivated before proceeding. The switch should be rotates with the OFF position unlocked at the two positions away from the top position of the switch and the rod should be in the lock position to the uppermost detent position. The switch assembly can be pulled out if the two switch screws are unscrewed. For installation, it should also be switched off and unlocked and the lock cylinder as well as the actuating rod should be in their positions. This activating rod should then be fitted into the switch before the switch is placed on the column and the mounting screws are tightened: care should be taken to use only the recommended screws to avoid compromising on the collapsibility of the column. Steering column also should be refitted at the end of assembly.

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Buick Century Switch,Ignition (Includes Key Alarm Switch)
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Ignition Switch; Ignition Switch
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2004 Buick Century | CUSTOM, GS, LIMITED, LS, REGAL | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Part Number: 1990162
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Ignition Switch; Headlamp Dimmer Switch, Ignition Switch
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- 1991-1992 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.3L
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Buick Century Switch, Ignition & Beam Change
Part Number: 1990150
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Headlamp Dimmer; Headlamp Dimmer Switch, Ignition Switch
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- 1991-1994 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.3L
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Buick Century Switch,Ignition & Start
Part Number: 1990116
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Ignition Switch; Ignition Switch
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- 1982-1990 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel
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Buick Century Switch,Steering Column Ignition
Part Number: 1990115
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Ignition Switch; Ignition Switch
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1990 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel
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Buick Century Switch Assembly, Ignition & Dimmer
Part Number: 1990163
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Ignition Switch; Ignition Lock Cylinder, Ignition Switch
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- 1995-1996 Buick Century | CUSTOM, SPECIAL, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Switch, Ignition & Beam Change
Part Number: 1990147
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Ignition Switch; Ignition Switch
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- 1995 Buick Century | CUSTOM, SPECIAL, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Switch,Steering Column Ignition Lock
Part Number: 7843451
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Ignition Switch; Ignition Lock Cylinder, Ignition Switch
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1990 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel
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Buick Century Switch,Ignition Key Alarm
Part Number: 26022717
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Ignition Switch Warning, Lock, Headlamp,Theft Deterrent or Frt/Rear/Side Object
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1996 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel
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Buick Century Switch Assembly, Ignition Key Warning Alarm
Part Number: 7804414
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Ignition Switch Warning, Lock, Headlamp,Theft Deterrent or Frt/Rear/Side Object
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1992 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel
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Buick Century Switch,Ignition (Includes Key Alarm Switch)
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Ignition Switch; Ignition Switch, Switch
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- 1997-2005 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, GS, LIMITED, LS, REGAL | 6 Cyl 3.1L

Buick Century Ignition Switch

In Buick Century vehicles, the Impulse Wires play a mechanical part of the ignition switch that is involved in starting the cars engine and controlling other circuits within the vehicle like the radio and power windows. Through a key, button or remote the Ignition Switch switches a signal to the vehicle's computer and orders the starter solenoid and other components of the ignition to allow the engine to function. Year to year, Buick Century models have had varying types of Ignition Switches with the mechanical keys and mechanical type of keys giving way to keyless variety that comes with some buttons. The former has to be unlocked using a correct key while the latter still has to be triggered using a transponder signal. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the primary function of the Ignition Switch does not change with regard to the new Buick Century cars, it is still designed to provide for successful starting and running of the engine.

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Buick Century Ignition Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Switch,Steering Column Ignition
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Q: How to Remove and Install the Ignition Switch on Buick Century?
A: The switch is fitted inside the channel of the brake pedal support and is not accessible at all without first lowering the steering column to which a certain support must be provided. It is operated by a rod and rack R8, where a gear is provided at the tip of the lock cylinder 'T' engaging the toothed upper portion of the rod. Optional equipment includes the Air Bag system and if so, then it must be deactivated before proceeding. The switch should be rotates with the OFF position unlocked at the two positions away from the top position of the switch and the rod should be in the lock position to the uppermost detent position. The switch assembly can be pulled out if the two switch screws are unscrewed. For installation, it should also be switched off and unlocked and the lock cylinder as well as the actuating rod should be in their positions. This activating rod should then be fitted into the switch before the switch is placed on the column and the mounting screws are tightened: care should be taken to use only the recommended screws to avoid compromising on the collapsibility of the column. Steering column also should be refitted at the end of assembly.