How can I remove the ignition switch....??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tys toy · 08-12-2007, 05:29 PM

Does anyone know how to remove the complete ignition from the dash. The front bezel seems to turn, but wont come off........

combustion · 08-12-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tys toy

Does anyone know how to remove the complete ignition from the dash. The front bezel seems to turn, but wont come off........

its really fine threaded. so if it seems like its turning and not moving, it is moving but very slowly. keep turning it until it comes off. if not the its already in fact ready to come off so just pull it off.

Longhorn Man · 08-12-2007, 06:46 PM

You'll need to place a paper clip into the hole by the key hole, turn the key to the ACC position, then press the clip in as you try to turn the key further left... some pulling may be involved also.
Once that comes out, you can continue to unscrew it like you've been doing.

cst70rocket · 08-12-2007, 08:15 PM

What if you don't have the key?

msgross · 08-12-2007, 08:19 PM

then get a BFH and chisel (aka Master Key).... just don't bend the dash!

72freak · 08-12-2007, 08:35 PM

No key..............unplug the harness from the back of the switch, take a saw zaw and from behind the dash cut the switch in half, remove the parts and buy another switch assembly from a board member or ebay.

get the door locks to match since your are doing it.

Problem solved

**lks dcvn** · 08-12-2007, 08:36 PM

Ahhh - been there done that...

If you don't have the key - you can pry the small metal face off of the ignition key cylinder (the part where the key would go) - and then just replace the switch and the key cylinder.

Or - there are instructions on this forum from 'LockDoc' to remove the switch and key cylinder from the car without damaging either part, but it is a difficult procedure which also takes some lockpicking to do it correctly.

I searched for the link to the forum message that had the link in it...

http://members.zumatel.net/dgpurdum4...formation.html

Good luck...

bozracer · 08-12-2007, 10:01 PM

I took the door lock out ,took to a key shop and had one made then used it to remove ignition cylinder.

1970bowtie · 08-12-2007, 10:13 PM

i took a drill and drilled the locking cylinder out. worked good and didnt damage the dash

rodstored-72 · 08-13-2007, 12:00 PM

i am interested in doing this as well so i can paint the dash, if i may, a follow up on the no key issue? if you take the cylinder out is there any kind of a resale value for the cylinder & bezel if they are in working order???

thanks! rodstored-72

72freak · 08-13-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bozracer

I took the door lock out ,took to a key shop and had one made then used it to remove ignition cylinder.

This is the best suggestion Ive heard yet..........Locksmith should not charge more that $25. Cheaper than my earlier suggestion!!!!

bad6772 · 08-13-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

then get a BFH and chisel (aka Master Key).... just don't bend the dash!

i thaught i was the only one that called it a BFH

08-12-2007, 05:29 PM	#1
tys toy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Langley, BC Canada Posts: 255	How can I remove the ignition switch....??? Does anyone know how to remove the complete ignition from the dash. The front bezel seems to turn, but wont come off........

08-12-2007, 06:46 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How can I remove the ignition switch....??? You'll need to place a paper clip into the hole by the key hole, turn the key to the ACC position, then press the clip in as you try to turn the key further left... some pulling may be involved also. Once that comes out, you can continue to unscrew it like you've been doing.

08-12-2007, 08:15 PM	#4
cst70rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Angelo or Eufaula Posts: 301	Re: How can I remove the ignition switch....??? What if you don't have the key?

08-12-2007, 08:19 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: How can I remove the ignition switch....??? then get a BFH and chisel (aka Master Key).... just don't bend the dash! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 08-12-2007 at 08:19 PM.

08-12-2007, 08:35 PM	#6
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: How can I remove the ignition switch....??? No key..............unplug the harness from the back of the switch, take a saw zaw and from behind the dash cut the switch in half, remove the parts and buy another switch assembly from a board member or ebay. get the door locks to match since your are doing it. Problem solved __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

08-12-2007, 08:36 PM	#7
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: How can I remove the ignition switch....??? Ahhh - been there done that... If you don't have the key - you can pry the small metal face off of the ignition key cylinder (the part where the key would go) - and then just replace the switch and the key cylinder. Or - there are instructions on this forum from 'LockDoc' to remove the switch and key cylinder from the car without damaging either part, but it is a difficult procedure which also takes some lockpicking to do it correctly. I searched for the link to the forum message that had the link in it... http://members.zumatel.net/dgpurdum4...formation.html Good luck...

08-12-2007, 10:01 PM	#8
bozracer wnc tvman Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Etowah,North Carolina Posts: 228	Re: How can I remove the ignition switch....??? I took the door lock out ,took to a key shop and had one made then used it to remove ignition cylinder. __________________ Oz WNC 67 Short Fleet 350 4speed 70 Short Fleet 327 4speed

08-12-2007, 10:13 PM	#9
1970bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 549	Re: How can I remove the ignition switch....??? i took a drill and drilled the locking cylinder out. worked good and didnt damage the dash __________________ 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

08-13-2007, 12:00 PM	#10
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Re: How can I remove the ignition switch....??? i am interested in doing this as well so i can paint the dash, if i may, a follow up on the no key issue? if you take the cylinder out is there any kind of a resale value for the cylinder & bezel if they are in working order??? thanks! rodstored-72



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