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muddpile · 12-27-2005, 02:55 AM

I've removed everything from the dash/interior of my truck in preparation for painting, but I can't seem to get the igniton switch out of the dash. I tried turning that housing it fits in with a flatblade screwdriver, and that loosened it but it doesn't want to take it right out. What am I missing? Thanks!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 12-27-2005, 05:17 AM

If you have not removed the lock cylinder, the bezel will not come all the way off. (To remove the lock cylinder, turn the ignition switch to the left, insert wire into small hole to release cylinder and turn further left. The cylinder can then be removed).

The bezel can be removed once the lock cylinder is out.

Jim

muddpile · 12-27-2005, 01:34 PM

OK, so I stick the key in, turn the ignition to where accessory power would normally be on the left, stick a wire in that little hole in the front on the edge of the cylinder, turn the key further left and pull it out? I'll have to try that. The little hole is the one on the front correct?

Putter · 12-27-2005, 04:01 PM

Yep. I ended up using the smallest precision screwdriver I had in the hole (it was stiffer than a wire)...you know....the eye-glasses type of screwdriver.

MDC · 12-27-2005, 04:31 PM

I always use a paperclip

6T8 · 12-27-2005, 04:35 PM

Any options if you don't have key? Thanks for any info.

Putter · 12-27-2005, 04:38 PM

Drill bit!!!! If you don't have a key, I think you are pretty much screwed.

Use the bezel tool (for removing the ring) and just unscrew it....it will snap the face off the cylinder....or at least mine did.

muddpile · 12-28-2005, 12:41 AM

Got it out! Found a scrap of wire on the floor of the truck that worked great. Thanks everyone!

72swb4me · 12-28-2005, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

Drill bit!!!! If you don't have a key, I think you are pretty much screwed.

Use the bezel tool (for removing the ring) and just unscrew it....it will snap the face off the cylinder....or at least mine did.

I don't have the key for my truck, so what do I need to do take my existing switch off?

chevyguy_72 · 12-28-2005, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6T8

Any options if you don't have key? Thanks for any info.

I used a sawzall on mine that did not have a key. It ruins the whole unit but at least it is out.

12-27-2005, 02:55 AM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Removing ignition? I've removed everything from the dash/interior of my truck in preparation for painting, but I can't seem to get the igniton switch out of the dash. I tried turning that housing it fits in with a flatblade screwdriver, and that loosened it but it doesn't want to take it right out. What am I missing? Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

12-27-2005, 05:17 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Removing ignition? If you have not removed the lock cylinder, the bezel will not come all the way off. (To remove the lock cylinder, turn the ignition switch to the left, insert wire into small hole to release cylinder and turn further left. The cylinder can then be removed). The bezel can be removed once the lock cylinder is out. Jim

12-27-2005, 01:34 PM	#3
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Removing ignition? OK, so I stick the key in, turn the ignition to where accessory power would normally be on the left, stick a wire in that little hole in the front on the edge of the cylinder, turn the key further left and pull it out? I'll have to try that. The little hole is the one on the front correct? __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

12-27-2005, 04:01 PM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Removing ignition? Yep. I ended up using the smallest precision screwdriver I had in the hole (it was stiffer than a wire)...you know....the eye-glasses type of screwdriver. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

12-27-2005, 04:31 PM	#5
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	Re: Removing ignition? I always use a paperclip __________________ 67 C10 Shortbed 327 05 F150 4x4 NO APPOLOGIES 's 02 Xpress X19 02 Yamaha VMax 150 www.xpressboats.com Nothing says 'poor craftmanship' like wrinkles in your duct tape

12-27-2005, 04:35 PM	#6
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	Re: Removing ignition? Any options if you don't have key? Thanks for any info.

12-27-2005, 04:38 PM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Removing ignition? Drill bit!!!! If you don't have a key, I think you are pretty much screwed. Use the bezel tool (for removing the ring) and just unscrew it....it will snap the face off the cylinder....or at least mine did. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 12-27-2005 at 04:38 PM.

12-28-2005, 12:41 AM	#8
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Removing ignition? Got it out! Found a scrap of wire on the floor of the truck that worked great. Thanks everyone! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open



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