removing an Ignition from the ignition switch ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BAGGERSOCAL · 06-01-2007, 12:20 AM

i need to remove the ignition from the ignition switch housing.
this is a new setup not on the truck yet .
i tried using the key and thought all i had to do is insert a paper clip .
didnt work

Thanks
Steve

BAGGERSOCAL · 06-01-2007, 01:28 AM

dave2953 · 06-01-2007, 01:33 AM

Here is a link GMC Pauls website. Scroll down a little and there is a blurb about removing ignition switches. Hope this helps.

http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%20Tips1.htm

stllookn · 06-01-2007, 02:07 AM

I have only been successful in the last two (2) of about 20 tries. Lots of WD40, very stiff wire (the best is the return spring on the turn signals) and LOTS of jiggling. It would have been nice if the key would stay in the ignition once it is turned to the ACC postion ('68 and newer)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**LockDoc** · 06-01-2007, 11:38 AM

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You have to make sure the ignition switch cylinder is turned counter clockwise as far as it will go before you insert the wire (I use a large paperclip). When you insert the wire you should be able to feel the spring loaded pin push down. Once the pin is pushed down turn the cylinder counter clockwise a little more and remove the wire, otherwise it will bind in the hole. You should then be able to turn the cylinder the rest of the way and pull it out. On some switches it can be turned too far, so wiggle the key back and forth a little.

LockDoc

Luvlegs · 06-01-2007, 01:08 PM

also try to "feel" and "see(imagine)" where the little detent pin is, mine wasn't quite to the "turned all the way" point - after it was apart, I saw why it was so frustrating... it doesn't take a gorilla grip or a chisel, just a little finess to get the pin to push back. If you have another in the truck already, try it on that one so you don't scratch up your new one trying to figure it out...

1970bowtie · 06-01-2007, 01:31 PM

i got a question, what if you dont have a key to the truck,are you just s.o.l.?
i bought 2 trucks from the same guy.and only got one key outta four...and yes i got titles so there not hot.

BAGGERSOCAL · 06-01-2007, 05:05 PM

Got it Thanks

OJOE · 06-01-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970bowtie

i got a question, what if you dont have a key to the truck,are you just s.o.l.?
i bought 2 trucks from the same guy.and only got one key outta four...and yes i got titles so there not hot.

no key, you can use a slide hammer to snach out the old lock and replace with a new one or if your pick skills are ok you can pick it to acc and then use the gem clip as above. this is a fairly easy lock to pick

**LockDoc** · 06-01-2007, 10:35 PM

Unfortunately you can't pick GM sidebar locks and they have been using them since 1935.... All you have to do is pull out the passengers side door lock. There should be a code number stamped on it (see pic) and a key can be cut by a locksmith from this number that should fit the ignition. Hardware stores and Wally World can't do it you have to go to a regular locksmith shop.

LockDoc

06-01-2007, 12:20 AM	#1
BAGGERSOCAL Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 226	removing an Ignition from the ignition switch ? i need to remove the ignition from the ignition switch housing. this is a new setup not on the truck yet . i tried using the key and thought all i had to do is insert a paper clip . didnt work Thanks Steve

06-01-2007, 01:28 AM	#2
BAGGERSOCAL Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 226	Re: removing an Ignition from the ignition switch ?

06-01-2007, 01:33 AM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: removing an Ignition from the ignition switch ? Here is a link GMC Pauls website. Scroll down a little and there is a blurb about removing ignition switches. Hope this helps. http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%20Tips1.htm __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

06-01-2007, 02:07 AM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: removing an Ignition from the ignition switch ? I have only been successful in the last two (2) of about 20 tries. Lots of WD40, very stiff wire (the best is the return spring on the turn signals) and LOTS of jiggling. It would have been nice if the key would stay in the ignition once it is turned to the ACC postion ('68 and newer)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-01-2007, 11:38 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,649	Re: removing an Ignition from the ignition switch ? - You have to make sure the ignition switch cylinder is turned counter clockwise as far as it will go before you insert the wire (I use a large paperclip). When you insert the wire you should be able to feel the spring loaded pin push down. Once the pin is pushed down turn the cylinder counter clockwise a little more and remove the wire, otherwise it will bind in the hole. You should then be able to turn the cylinder the rest of the way and pull it out. On some switches it can be turned too far, so wiggle the key back and forth a little. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-01-2007, 01:08 PM	#6
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: removing an Ignition from the ignition switch ? also try to "feel" and "see(imagine)" where the little detent pin is, mine wasn't quite to the "turned all the way" point - after it was apart, I saw why it was so frustrating... it doesn't take a gorilla grip or a chisel, just a little finess to get the pin to push back. If you have another in the truck already, try it on that one so you don't scratch up your new one trying to figure it out... __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

06-01-2007, 01:31 PM	#7
1970bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 549	Re: removing an Ignition from the ignition switch ? i got a question, what if you dont have a key to the truck,are you just s.o.l.? i bought 2 trucks from the same guy.and only got one key outta four...and yes i got titles so there not hot. __________________ Justin 1970 c/10 short wide bed My build thread WTT 1970 chevy front end for 67/68 chevy front end WTT 2 15x10 american racing outlaw 2 wheels for 2 of the same in a 15x7 or 15x8

06-01-2007, 05:05 PM	#8
BAGGERSOCAL Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 226	Re: removing an Ignition from the ignition switch ? Got it Thanks

06-01-2007, 10:35 PM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,649	Re: removing an Ignition from the ignition switch ? Unfortunately you can't pick GM sidebar locks and they have been using them since 1935.... All you have to do is pull out the passengers side door lock. There should be a code number stamped on it (see pic) and a key can be cut by a locksmith from this number that should fit the ignition. Hardware stores and Wally World can't do it you have to go to a regular locksmith shop. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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