Replacing faulty 380 ignition switch, a write up and "how to" thread

[Kif 380]

Hi all,

After reading about some members having trouble starting their 380's due to a faulty switch, next thing it happened to mine so I went and picked up the part straight away and today I swapped the parts over. Here's a brief write up......

First, start with a 380



Then, obtain this part from your local Mitsubishi dealer, I got mine for trade price $43



Find the inside of your car, it's usually umm inside the car.



Start your 380 up and turn the wheel to the left and undo this screw



Then to the right...



Straighten the wheel and switch the car off. Climb out, put the seat all the way back and have a look up under the column, you should see two screws. Undo these



Now remove the lower dash trim





With that now done, time to work on the plastic surround on the steering column. Gently pry it open till it pops apart. The piece on top will now be able to be lifted out, the lower piece will come off towards the floor, you may need to move your wheel adjustment leaver and car key.

By now your car should look like this...





Then undo this screw with a Phillips head screw driver



Due to my lack of tools, I had to remove this trim piece to allow access



Next, un plug these connectors



Pushing this white tab down will release this plug





Once everything is un plugged, the faulty switch will slide out of the barrel.



Faulty switch





New replacement on the left