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08-30-2009, 02:06 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Oregon
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Ignition lock help
Hi all,
I have a 1978 Chevy pickup and I need to replace the ignition lock on the column. I have the column completely taken apart, but I cannot get the cylinder out. All the resources I have found show a screw underneath the turn signal assembly but this truck has no screw anywhere near the cylinder, either above or below. Its a 4x4 and automatic. Can anyone help? Thanks! Colby. |
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08-30-2009, 07:30 AM
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One shot, one kill.
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Saratoga Springs NY
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Re: Ignition lock help
34, there is supposed to be a screw in there, should be a torx head. If not, someone may have changed the colunm with an earlier one. In that case look for a slot that would be near where the cylinder would end. The slot is about 1/2" long and 1/8" wide. It may be filled or covered with a very thin cast in plastic cover in the recess. Use a flat blade screw driver and with your hand punch thru it. Then push down, that will release the cylinder. jim
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08-30-2009, 10:52 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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Re: Ignition lock help
some of them had a clip in the column as opposed to the screw but its in the same general area
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08-30-2009, 11:50 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Ault, Colorado
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Re: Ignition lock help
Yo! Been there! Try this link:
http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showth...switch+removal It will even give you a pic of where GM hides the release for the lock cylinder. Todd.
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