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Mountain Man · 03-29-2004, 01:32 AM

On the 72 I just aquired, the P/O broke a piece of key off inside the ignition. Is there a trick to getting these ignitions out? I have a new one that I want to install. I don't want to wreck the dash trying to remove it.

72MARIO · 03-29-2004, 01:35 AM

You need the key in the ignition then you incert a pin in the little hole and that pin pushes a button. If I remember right the key and the lock come out. It's been a while. Someone might be able to describe it a bit better.

RON WOODGEARD · 03-29-2004, 01:36 AM

The big chromed ring,that shows on the dash face unscrews from the ignition switch on the rear of the dash.

Longhorn Man · 03-29-2004, 01:47 AM

With the key broken inside, this may be a PITA, but you might be able to use a screwdriver though.
Insert key and turn to ACC position (counter clockwise)
Insert paper clip into little hole on ignition face plate.
depress the spring loaded thin inside with the paperclip while you try to turn further counterclockwise. Some gigling and cursing may be needed, along with some lube sometimes.
It should pop out into your hand, and the new switch can be installed now.

72MARIO · 03-29-2004, 01:56 AM

Good Expl. I suck at typing my thought's

Andy.

03-29-2004, 01:32 AM	#1
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	How do I get the ignition out of the dash On the 72 I just aquired, the P/O broke a piece of key off inside the ignition. Is there a trick to getting these ignitions out? I have a new one that I want to install. I don't want to wreck the dash trying to remove it. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

03-29-2004, 01:35 AM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	You need the key in the ignition then you incert a pin in the little hole and that pin pushes a button. If I remember right the key and the lock come out. It's been a while. Someone might be able to describe it a bit better. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-29-2004, 01:56 AM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Good Expl. I suck at typing my thought's Andy. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

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03-29-2004, 01:36 AM	#3
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	The big chromed ring,that shows on the dash face unscrews from the ignition switch on the rear of the dash.

03-29-2004, 01:47 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	With the key broken inside, this may be a PITA, but you might be able to use a screwdriver though. Insert key and turn to ACC position (counter clockwise) Insert paper clip into little hole on ignition face plate. depress the spring loaded thin inside with the paperclip while you try to turn further counterclockwise. Some gigling and cursing may be needed, along with some lube sometimes. It should pop out into your hand, and the new switch can be installed now.



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