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Blue85 · 09-05-2004, 06:51 PM

i know this has been brought up before but how do u get the ignition switch out of a 71?

thisolechevy · 09-05-2004, 06:53 PM

there is a little hole on the front of the switch, put the key in and turn it to the right to the acc. position. next push something small and hard into the hole you will fell it depress then turn the switch counterclock-wise until it stops, you may have to do this several times until it is freely moving. Then using the key remove the switch through the front of bezel.

Blue85 · 09-05-2004, 06:55 PM

put in the pin then turn or the other way around? After that the bezel should just screw out?

vtblazer · 09-05-2004, 07:47 PM

Just did this today...
The first post is correct.
Insert key, turn to accessory position
Insert paper clip or similar into hole, you'll feel it depress. (as mentioned)
Turn key (lock assembly) counter clockwise and it should come out.
Then, yes the bezel just unscrews.
Keep trying, it almost never seems to work the first time...

thisolechevy · 09-05-2004, 08:18 PM

Nope it will almost NEVER work the first time!! I did it atleast 15+ times before it worked I was ready to take a power hammer to it, just keep at it though.

donkey69 · 09-05-2004, 10:27 PM

The big P is the key......patience!!

Blue Beard · 09-06-2004, 06:14 AM

I use liquid graphite before trying.

It flows throught the lock and lubes everything, usually making it easier to get out.

Don't get the graphite on your cloths, it will stain them.

70c10 · 09-06-2004, 09:49 AM

They actually make a special tool to safely remove the bezel portion.

Bill72BB · 09-06-2004, 12:19 PM

A little WD-40 also helps

09-05-2004, 06:51 PM	#1
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09-05-2004, 06:53 PM	#2
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	there is a little hole on the front of the switch, put the key in and turn it to the right to the acc. position. next push something small and hard into the hole you will fell it depress then turn the switch counterclock-wise until it stops, you may have to do this several times until it is freely moving. Then using the key remove the switch through the front of bezel. __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

09-05-2004, 06:55 PM	#3
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	put in the pin then turn or the other way around? After that the bezel should just screw out? __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

09-05-2004, 08:18 PM	#5
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	Nope it will almost NEVER work the first time!! I did it atleast 15+ times before it worked I was ready to take a power hammer to it, just keep at it though. __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

09-05-2004, 10:27 PM	#6
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	The big P is the key......patience!! __________________ HEY NOW!

09-05-2004, 07:47 PM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Just did this today... The first post is correct. Insert key, turn to accessory position Insert paper clip or similar into hole, you'll feel it depress. (as mentioned) Turn key (lock assembly) counter clockwise and it should come out. Then, yes the bezel just unscrews. Keep trying, it almost never seems to work the first time...

09-06-2004, 06:14 AM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I use liquid graphite before trying. It flows throught the lock and lubes everything, usually making it easier to get out. Don't get the graphite on your cloths, it will stain them. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

09-06-2004, 09:49 AM	#8
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09-06-2004, 12:19 PM	#9
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