help!!!!!how do i remove my key switch

[truckman32]

well i think my key switch is going out of my 84 chevy c10,it is getting real stiff when i start it and when i shut it off,anybody know what this could be, HOW DO I REMOVE THE SWITCH this is somehting i have never had to deal with, if it's not the switch ,could it be the rod that runs to the ?hum i can't remember what it's called it's right on the bottom part of the steering column,the rod hooks to it dang it i'm losing my memory lol

[leastbay]

you need to pull the steering wheel off i havent done it in years but i think its pretty simple once you get the wheel off

[1986Silverado]

Take the steering wheel off........have to have a steering wheel puller. Then you have to pull the locking plate off.................also have to have a tool made especially for that, the remove the 3 screws holding the turn signal cam down, then pull the little white plastic thing that is above the torx screw that holds the lock cylinder in place, then pull it straight out.

[Blue Beard]

Just had the same problem in my 77 Blazer.....the lock was coming apart. When I got it out several of the spring were coming out of the backside of the lock.

[truckman32]

Originally Posted by 1986Silverado

Take the steering wheel off........have to have a steering wheel puller. Then you have to pull the locking plate off.................also have to have a tool made especially for that, the remove the 3 screws holding the turn signal cam down, then pull the little white plastic thing that is above the torx screw that holds the lock cylinder in place, then pull it straight out.

thanks,everybody hey siverado do you know what the special tool is called i will go get one tomorrow and keep it if need it again or if somebody else needs to borrow it

[Blue Beard]

That tool is used to depress the steering lock plate just far enough to remove the keeper ring.

Bought one several years back from my locksmith supply house. Mine came with two differnt main shafts for different vehicles (threads are different)

It's worth every cent even if you don't use it very often.

[ElGracho]

It's called a lock plate remover. They sell them pretty cheap at all the chain auto parts stores or even harbor freight.

[mhicks]

I would replace the switch on top of the column first. I was having a real hard time getting mine to turn over far enough to engage the switch and it turned out to be the 12.00 switch. It is located on top of the column under the dash. I bought a new one at NAPA and they had it in stock. All you have to do is un plug it and loosen a couple of screws.

[Slonaker]

I just did this as well. I also replaced the wiper/cruise/blinker lever and the blinker switch inside the column. What a pain!

I used this guide. It is for a fiero, but it looks the same as mine. Follow it up to the pic that is labeled "lock cylinder screw" and "key buzer switch." When you get to that point, remove the lock cylinder screw with a T20 torx screwdriver. The cylinder should slide right out.

The pics on the site show the tool you need.

http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

Slonaker

[truckman32]

Originally Posted by ElGracho

It's called a lock plate remover. They sell them pretty cheap at all the chain auto parts stores or even harbor freight.

thank you very much for that info it helps alot when you call a autoparts and have that info,advance says 12.99 if i can't find one cheaper then that's were i will go,thanks elgracho

[truckman32]

Originally Posted by mhicks

I would replace the switch on top of the column first. I was having a real hard time getting mine to turn over far enough to engage the switch and it turned out to be the 12.00 switch. It is located on top of the column under the dash. I bought a new one at NAPA and they had it in stock. All you have to do is un plug it and loosen a couple of screws.

i will try that first do you remember what the part is called?,also when this happened to your truck ,did it take about 5 seconds to shut off because that's what my truck is doing now, i shut it off and it stays running, for about 5-7 seconds, before shutting off... thanks for the help everybody this board is the best

[mhicks]

No, that didn't happen to mine but the rod that goes to the switch was bending when I tried to engage the switch and it finally got to where I had to use a pair of pliesrs to grab the rod and push on it to get it to start. To me that sounds like that is your problem. I think my switch fell apart when I took it off.

[truckman32]

Originally Posted by Slonaker

I just did this as well. I also replaced the wiper/cruise/blinker lever and the blinker switch inside the column. What a pain!

I used this guide. It is for a fiero, but it looks the same as mine. Follow it up to the pic that is labeled "lock cylinder screw" and "key buzer switch." When you get to that point, remove the lock cylinder screw with a T20 torx screwdriver. The cylinder should slide right out.

The pics on the site show the tool you need.

http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

Slonaker

thanks,slonaker,man this will help me alot ,i'm going to copy that and make it a manual, to guide me through this,thanks a mill ,,,,,,,truckman