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ignition bezel ?
is there a trick or special tool i need to remove the bezel and the whole switch. i was able to turn mine about 2 turns and it wont turn either way now.
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Re: ignition bezel ?
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Have you removed the ignition lock cylinder? It has to come out before the bezel will come off. LockDoc
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Re: ignition bezel ?
no i didnt pull it out. i may have already screwed up then. is there any way to remove the cylinder if it wont turn to the acc position?
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Re: ignition bezel ?
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What is keeping it from turning? LockDoc
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Re: ignition bezel ?
i dont know it turned to the acc position one time right after i bought the truck and it hasnt turned any more. i need to replace the cylinder anyway because i want the doors to match keys.
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Re: ignition bezel ?
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What year is your truck? Will the key turn to the on or start position? Possibly the key isn't going in all the way. I would try spraying it with some penetrating oil and wiggle the key up and down as you insert it. Also try wiggling the key up and down slightly as you try to turn it. LockDoc
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Re: ignition bezel ?
loc doc is the man on this chris
you still have that cab? I lost my cell phone out my hole in my floor so im really considering a new cab..lol
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Re: ignition bezel ?
it is a 71. it turns fine to start and run just not to acc position. i have sprayed it with pb before.
yea john i still have that cab. a buddy was coming to look at it 3 weeks ago and i havent seen him yet. first with cash gets it. |
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Re: ignition bezel ?
we can work something out i need to free up some green.
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Re: ignition bezel ?
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- Turn the key to the left as far as it will go and insert a straightened paper clip or stiff wire into the hole in the face of the cylinder and “gently” push the spring loaded pin in. Turn the cylinder further to the left to remove it. After you push the spring loaded pin in with the stiff wire and turn the cylinder further to the left you have to pull the wire out to finish turning it or it will bind. You can also turn it too far after you pull the wire out. That is when you have to wiggle the cylinder back and forth a little bit. If you wiggle it too much the pin will pop back out and you will have to start over. You should not have to put excessive turning pressure on it or push down hard on the spring loaded pin. Gentle and patience are the key words here... LockDoc
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Re: ignition bezel ?
thanks locdoc i will try that tomorrow. the cylinder is worn badly the key will come out with the key in any position and about any key will turn it.
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Re: ignition bezel ?
Mine did the same thing. Took some experimenting, but putting some side pressure on it allowed me to get the cylinder out (my key would come out in any position also). New key cylinder at NAPA was $7, but it wouldn't match your doors.
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Re: ignition bezel ?
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I just never gave it any thought. (Sorry...not meaning to Hijack the Thread).
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Re: ignition bezel ?
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Unless your ignition switch was replaced with a '67 or early '68 switch it should have an accessory position. Try turning it to the left using the instructions above. LockDoc
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Re: ignition bezel ?
the price still the same?..
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Re: ignition bezel ?
Yeah, ol hubscub said 'the hole strikes again' my grandpaw lost his cane the other day out of it, yeah its that big
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Re: ignition bezel ?
well i tried to get the cylinder out today. it turned left one time i put the pin in and turned further. when i tried to pull the cylinder out the key just pulled out. any other ideas. i have a parts truck with what looks like a new switch in it but no key for it.
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Re: ignition bezel ?
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LockDoc
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Re: ignition bezel ?
I have some misc keys for GM..
Yeah stick a pin in the hole and turn left and maybe pull jiggle, it takes a bit of time maybe epoxy the key in there if you 'just GOTTA' get it out.??
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Re: ignition bezel ?
Drill a 1/4" hole about 3/4" in. After that it will be pretty easy to remove the cylinder.
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