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03-21-2006, 02:37 PM | #1 |
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How to get Ignition Switch out?
Decided to just change my ignition switch since the damn thing won't turn all of a sudden. Can't seem to get the thing out of the dash. Trying to get my truck running before my board cookout this weekend. Any help would be appreciated.
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03-21-2006, 02:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: How to get Ignition Switch out?
Key in switch ,there is a small hole upper left of key place paper clip or other wire in hole and push in turn key to left and the switch should come out .
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03-21-2006, 02:52 PM | #3 | |
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Re: How to get Ignition Switch out?
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Here is how I did mine last week: I took the two screws for my heater controls out and moved the heater controls out of the way and that made it a lot easier for me to remove the iginition switch. The key cylinder can be removed by putting the key in, turning the ignition to ACC, inserting a small wire (paper clip works great) into the little hole to press the release button. I just press the paper clip in and keep turning towards the ACC postiton. It should just pop out. Then you can unthread the retaining ring. Good luck.
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03-21-2006, 04:20 PM | #4 |
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Re: How to get Ignition Switch out?
Some more info.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=187475 |
03-21-2006, 05:28 PM | #5 | |
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Re: How to get Ignition Switch out?
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03-21-2006, 08:28 PM | #6 |
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Re: How to get Ignition Switch out?
I tried pushing a pin in that hole and the key still won't turn counter-clockwise.
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03-21-2006, 08:35 PM | #7 | |
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Re: How to get Ignition Switch out?
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Some of these can be a BEAR so some WD 40 may help or a BFH .
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03-21-2006, 08:38 PM | #8 |
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Re: How to get Ignition Switch out?
Slight hijack:
Everytime I read about someone struggling with removing an igniton switch, I decide to give mine another try. After almost a year of trying, I finally saw a little bit of movement today. It still did not come out AND it made me bleed, but the switch actually moved a little!!!!!!! Thanks for bringing it back to my attention, guys.
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03-21-2006, 10:24 PM | #9 |
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Re: How to get Ignition Switch out?
Here is a pic with switch tumbler removed so you can see what it is you are trying to push in on. that brass pin at the top corner is it
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03-22-2006, 02:26 AM | #10 |
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Re: How to get Ignition Switch out?
I used a screw in slide hammer. Came right out.
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05-24-2013, 10:14 PM | #11 |
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Re: How to get Ignition Switch out?
Slide hammer worked great on mine it was stuck and wouldn't budge
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