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bigguy69 · 08-17-2009, 07:07 PM

how can you tell which part of the igintion switch is bad. on my 69 chevy sometimes the key switch will work sometimes not. when it dosent start sometimes it will click or wont do anything. it will start ever time you cross the starter off. i noticed that the key will not turn all the way (i think).it is hard to tell. anybody else had the this problem?

**LockDoc** · 08-17-2009, 08:06 PM

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I haven't had that problem but I would replace the switch itself. I don't think the lock cylinder would be the problem. If you got another switch you could reuse your lock and key. You might try wiggling the connector on the back of the switch, under the dash. It may be loose.

LockDoc

rwolf9653 · 08-17-2009, 08:29 PM

On kind of a side note..... I replaced my ignition switch, but I had to get a new lock cylinder because it would not release from the switch. Through time and frustration I ended up mutilating it.

Anyways I would definatly try the replacing ignition switch first.

bigguy69 · 08-17-2009, 08:37 PM

now how is it again that you get those things apart?

**LockDoc** · 08-17-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bigguy69

now how is it again that you get those things apart?

Turn the key as far to the left as it will go. Insert a large paper clip (partly straightened out) into the hole and push the spring loaded pin in (you shouldn't have to push very hard) and turn the key a little more to the left. You will have to pull the paper clip out as you turn farther to the left or the cylinder will bind up on it. If the cylinder doesn't pop out wiggle it back and forth just a little. if you wiggle it back and forth too much it will re-lock.

LockDoc

bigguy69 · 08-18-2009, 07:46 AM

cool thanks guys!

Bears63 · 08-18-2009, 08:21 AM

BigGuy69, I have had that exact problem with the ignition switch on my '71. What happened is the battery side of the switch shorted out. Sometimes it would work fine, sometimes it would either click or do nothing when you turned the switch, and the real fun part was if you wiggled the key just right it would kill the truck. Made driving on bumpy roads interesting. Replacing the switch fixed it all.

cdowns · 08-18-2009, 08:44 AM

you could alwas spray some cleaner lube in the switch and hope for a cheap easy fix

08-17-2009, 07:07 PM	#1
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	switch problems how can you tell which part of the igintion switch is bad. on my 69 chevy sometimes the key switch will work sometimes not. when it dosent start sometimes it will click or wont do anything. it will start ever time you cross the starter off. i noticed that the key will not turn all the way (i think).it is hard to tell. anybody else had the this problem? __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

08-17-2009, 08:06 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: switch problems - I haven't had that problem but I would replace the switch itself. I don't think the lock cylinder would be the problem. If you got another switch you could reuse your lock and key. You might try wiggling the connector on the back of the switch, under the dash. It may be loose. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-17-2009, 08:29 PM	#3
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: switch problems On kind of a side note..... I replaced my ignition switch, but I had to get a new lock cylinder because it would not release from the switch. Through time and frustration I ended up mutilating it. Anyways I would definatly try the replacing ignition switch first. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

08-17-2009, 08:37 PM	#4
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: switch problems now how is it again that you get those things apart? __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

08-18-2009, 07:46 AM	#6
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: switch problems cool thanks guys! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

08-18-2009, 08:21 AM	#7
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: switch problems BigGuy69, I have had that exact problem with the ignition switch on my '71. What happened is the battery side of the switch shorted out. Sometimes it would work fine, sometimes it would either click or do nothing when you turned the switch, and the real fun part was if you wiggled the key just right it would kill the truck. Made driving on bumpy roads interesting. Replacing the switch fixed it all. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

08-18-2009, 08:44 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: switch problems you could alwas spray some cleaner lube in the switch and hope for a cheap easy fix __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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