ignition switch removal (how to) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sactoC10 · 11-24-2003, 12:15 PM

OK, cleaned out most of the cab I have for sale yesterday, but I am having a problem getting the ignition switch out (where you turn the key). I spun and got it loose, but something is still holding it in place. What is the trick?

Thanks!

jcab · 11-24-2003, 12:30 PM

Do a search for this, as I think I remember reading that there is a little pin to push, or a little clip of some sort. I can't really remember, but I am pretty sure it has been discussed before.

*rickspickuppart* · 11-24-2003, 12:35 PM

disconnect the battery and turn the key to the left then take a small allen wrench and go through the little hole and depress the plunger, while continuing to turn to the left and and depressing the plunger it will eventually (sometimes it takes a little messing w/) it will turn way past the Acc. position and then you can pull it out.

Shawn

sactoC10 · 11-24-2003, 12:38 PM

Gotcha, the little hole near the key insert...I was wondering if that had something to do with it. Would have had a hard time guessing about the left turn thing though. THANKS!

11-24-2003, 12:15 PM	#1
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	ignition switch removal (how to) OK, cleaned out most of the cab I have for sale yesterday, but I am having a problem getting the ignition switch out (where you turn the key). I spun and got it loose, but something is still holding it in place. What is the trick? Thanks!

11-24-2003, 12:30 PM	#2
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Do a search for this, as I think I remember reading that there is a little pin to push, or a little clip of some sort. I can't really remember, but I am pretty sure it has been discussed before. __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

11-24-2003, 12:35 PM	#3
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	disconnect the battery and turn the key to the left then take a small allen wrench and go through the little hole and depress the plunger, while continuing to turn to the left and and depressing the plunger it will eventually (sometimes it takes a little messing w/) it will turn way past the Acc. position and then you can pull it out. Shawn

11-24-2003, 12:38 PM	#4
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	Gotcha, the little hole near the key insert...I was wondering if that had something to do with it. Would have had a hard time guessing about the left turn thing though. THANKS!



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