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**68350** · 07-19-2006, 10:55 PM

i can't get the key to go to accessory to get key cylinder out. does anybody know of another way to get it out with out wrecking the dash? thanks

Longhorn Man · 07-19-2006, 11:04 PM

which truck are you working on? Some 68's didn't have an ACC position, so you just start from the off position.

**68350** · 07-19-2006, 11:58 PM

70 chevy

**GMCPaul** · 07-20-2006, 02:05 AM

If you insert just barely a small common screwdriver into key slot you can pry the stainless steel face plate off face of original ignition lock to remove face plate then the remainder of lock cylinder will slide right out, you will need a new ignition lock cylinder to replace old using this method as old will be ruined, brace bottom of dash with your hand when prying lock cylinders ss faceplate off so torque of prying on it does not tweak lower dash.
GMCPaul

07-19-2006, 10:55 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	ignition switch problem i can't get the key to go to accessory to get key cylinder out. does anybody know of another way to get it out with out wrecking the dash? thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

07-19-2006, 11:04 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: ignition switch problem which truck are you working on? Some 68's didn't have an ACC position, so you just start from the off position.

07-19-2006, 11:58 PM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: ignition switch problem 70 chevy __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

07-20-2006, 02:05 AM	#4
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: ignition switch problem If you insert just barely a small common screwdriver into key slot you can pry the stainless steel face plate off face of original ignition lock to remove face plate then the remainder of lock cylinder will slide right out, you will need a new ignition lock cylinder to replace old using this method as old will be ruined, brace bottom of dash with your hand when prying lock cylinders ss faceplate off so torque of prying on it does not tweak lower dash. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM



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