key switch

[Sick5]

just bought a new key switch with keys from carandtruckshop.com
and i notice i can pretty much stick a screwdriver in it and turn it to on position. anyone know how to fix it. or do i just buy one from LMC instead?

[1963c-10]

Remove lock cylinder by positioning switch in LOCK position & insert wire in upper small hole in cylinder face. Push in on wire to depress plunger & continue to turn key counterclockwise until lock cylinder can be removed.

Try this 1st....
Remove the lock again. When reinstalling the key cylinder, have the key in it, and put it back into the hole, and turn right like you are trying to start the engine, and it will automatically lock itself (should).


If not....Sounds to me like you got a faulty ignition lock that you replaced. I'd contact carandtruckshop and have them send a new one.
I'd tell them that's the whole point of replacing your ignition lock is so that you can lock it.

[Sick5]

thanks again

[Sick5]

oh i installed it with out the key in

[Sick5]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Remove lock cylinder by positioning switch in LOCK position & insert wire in upper small hole in cylinder face. Push in on wire to depress plunger & continue to turn key counterclockwise until lock cylinder can be removed.

Try this 1st....
Remove the lock again. When reinstalling the key cylinder, have the key in it, and put it back into the hole, and turn right like you are trying to start the engine, and it will automatically lock itself (should).


If not....Sounds to me like you got a faulty ignition lock that you replaced. I'd contact carandtruckshop and have them send a new one.
I'd tell them that's the whole point of replacing your ignition lock is so that you can lock it.

i know this may sound stupid what is lock position?

[Joe Pass]

Far left is the lock position. When the key is out you can't turn the cylinder with a screw driver

[Sick5]

Far left OK got it. But on mine far left is acc on.

[Joe Pass]

My stock switch doesn't have an ACC position...I thought that it was an ACC side until I noticed in the service manual it was a lock position only...I'm guessing this was a first for keyless ignition in the day until you wanted to secure the vehicle with lock position.
Do you have a later switch ?, like from a 67-72 series ?

[Joe Pass]

I see Classic parts has my switch listed for a 62-66. They don't list one for an earlier application 60-61...not sure why the difference

[1963c-10]

I have a oem 61 switch at home, I'll cross check it and see what it does when I get home.

[Sick5]

OK didn't work. So I guess I'll call them and see what they can tell me
your right it's a lock not acc. But I'm wondering why doesn't lock?

[Joe Pass]

These crazy little surprises. LMC shows the ign sw from 62-66 only, but the replacement lock cylinder is for 60-66 (fits all). It would be interesting to know why the difference..

[1963c-10]

I do know my 61 switch looks like the 1st pic, the 2nd pic is what my 63 style looks like

[Sick5]

OK so when shut my truck off. If I turn my key to the lock position. It locks it from moving? I try ed it and it stops it from using aNY other key to turn it. Which means I've been doing the wrong way the hole time...

[Joe Pass]

Sounds about right....Not very high tech but functional