Pass lock light coming on more frequently and an occassinial sway on the highway.

[CaddyStrophic]

I have noticed that car light with the lock on it has been coming on about every other day when I drive my H3. I saw someone online say that it's as easy as swapping out a new ignition switch. Can anyone recommend a link to purchase a replacement?

Also, in the last few months, I have have been cruising at a solid 75-80mph and had the front end start swaying pretty heavily. Kinda scary. I know my upper control arms are kinda roached out, but I'm thinking it might just the tires needing a re-balancing? The swaying has happened twice out of the all the daily driving I do to work and such. When I slowed down, it stopped. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

 

[SedonaBound]

Sounds like something in front end; e.g. tie rod ends or ball joint, badly worn. How many miles on the H3? Are you on 35s? I wouldn't get near the trigger speed 'til its fixed.

 

[CaddyStrophic]

Mileage is at 125k. Running on 31" a/t tires.

 

[alrock]

I suspect it's worn suspension components, not just tires.

As for the ignition the component needs to be programmed with a Tech 2, i.e. it's a dealer trip. You need a new ignition housing. Sub $100 part but the repair will be $300-$300, I believe.

 

[owlxxx]

My colorado has the passlock issue about 4 out of 10 starts. it's annoying. I've read about adding a resistor but i'm not to sure about it so i havent tried it.