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LuckyScott · 07-23-2011, 09:22 PM

Okay, stupid question, but how do you change the ignition switch in a 72 suburban.
I did the trick where you put the key to the left and stick a paper clip in the little hole, and that worked to get it apart.
Then I changed the ignition part in the back, but the back side bezel on and for the life of me, cant get it back together.......
Then I thought, hey, lets try putting the key lock part in the old switch so I can see how it goes together, and now it is stuck in the old ignition on my bench.
Of course, its saturday night, and no where to buy a new key lock until monday.
Please, somebody, tell me how it goes back together.

07-23-2011, 09:22 PM	#1
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	I know this has been covered, but how do you change the ignition switch? Okay, stupid question, but how do you change the ignition switch in a 72 suburban. I did the trick where you put the key to the left and stick a paper clip in the little hole, and that worked to get it apart. Then I changed the ignition part in the back, but the back side bezel on and for the life of me, cant get it back together....... Then I thought, hey, lets try putting the key lock part in the old switch so I can see how it goes together, and now it is stuck in the old ignition on my bench. Of course, its saturday night, and no where to buy a new key lock until monday. Please, somebody, tell me how it goes back together.