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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Of all the things on my truck I've taken apart there is one thing that has me stumped, how the heck do I remove the damn ignition switch from the dash, for some reason I can't seem to remove it. Any help would be great I feel like an idiot.
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Oz
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Re: This is stupid I need help
just need a paper clip .Put it in the little hole....and you should feel it release.....Then the Outer Ring just unscrew from there..I cant do it....lol i got to have the wife do mine......She has been drug to more Junkyards for lil thing like that ...
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Re: This is stupid I need help
I'm sorry ,Dude.........
1st off, nothing around here is stupid. We all have our limitations! Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it back to ACC. Stick a straightened paper clip, or some other such device in the little hole and kinda wiggle things around. The ignition lock will kinda pop free and then every thing thing else will be set to remove. I'm sorry I can't be more technical, but I are a redneck.
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Re: This is stupid I need help
I've tried everything I think I will just cut it out thats all I can do.
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Re: This is stupid I need help
I have seen them get really stubborn. The grease or lithum stuff they used gets old, crusty and makes them real difficult. I too have had to cut one before. But I think if you used patience with the clip & key & wiggle the darn thing long enough you may have sucess.
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Join Date: Jan 2001
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Re: This is stupid I need help
put key in switch
turn counter clockwise to the ACC position put paperclip or something in the small hole, I prefer an allen wrench press in on the clip/allen onto the spring loaded plate. you'll feel it. Continue turning counter clockwise, and pull on the key. If you are lucky, it'll pop out the first time. Most likely, you'll have to jiggle it and cuss, and hold your tounge just right. |
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Re: This is stupid I need help
Maybe you arent understanding what hole they are talking about? This is the only pic I could find quickly. This is on my 67. The key is turned wrong way in the pic, but hopefully you can see the hole we are talking about. Sometimes people try to put the straightened paper clip in the hole on the side of the switch behind the dash....Good Luck.
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Re: This is stupid I need help
Also spray some PB Bustem in there to make sure it loosens up. Some of them are really tough to get by they eventually loosen up. Most times the key will come out before the barrel...but keep trying. Like Longhorn Man says..."you have to hold your tongue just right"...LOL!
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Re: This is stupid I need help
![]() The push on the paper clip and the counter-clockwise turn can be a struggle... If you really want to get it out and you will be replacing the switch/cylinder anyway - just pry the small piece of metal off the front of the key cylinder (that is the only thing that holds the switch in the dash) then unscrew the dash nut that holds it on... Replace the switch and cylinder with a new one and you are good to go. |
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Re: This is stupid I need help
Well in my Case i had "misplaced my key" years earlier so i just took a 5/8" drill bit about 1" in and the internals basicly fell apart and i was able to just pop my new Ignition in.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: This is stupid I need help
Thanks for all your help, that was a real test of my patience but got it out.
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