How do I remove the ignition switch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*wolfthing2000* · 04-09-2006, 07:57 PM

I searched FAQ and couldn't find it. Anyway I turned the bezel countercklockwise and it loosens but it now seems to be at a spot where I keep turning but it wont' unthread from the switch assembly. Am I missing something?

I appreciate the help.

Brainchild · 04-09-2006, 08:03 PM

You have to remove the tumblers from the switch first.

with the switch in the off position,insert a paperclip into the small hole in the tumblers,and turn counter clockwise while pulling on the keys and it should pop out.

chevy_fatman · 04-09-2006, 09:45 PM

I know for a fact that Longhornman had this in the FAQ..

Longhorn Man · 04-09-2006, 09:48 PM

no, actually paul, I had how to do it with no key. I did briefly explain how to do it properly, but it was a quick no pic thing and then i went on to the no key scenereo.

longhorn70gmc · 04-10-2006, 03:53 AM

Man, This took forever for me to learn. I had to get Rick from Ricks pickup parts to show me. Now It is easy! Good Luck!!!!

*wolfthing2000* · 04-10-2006, 08:56 AM

Please explain in detail, DSo I instal the key while in the off position than push with paper colip then turn what counterclockwise??????????????

HELP!!!!

shifty · 04-10-2006, 11:16 AM

a quick search on this forum (this specific 67-72 forum) turned up this page:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=ignition

And if you search for "ignition" on this forum only, you'll find about two dozen other threads on it

hope this helps.

*wolfthing2000* · 04-10-2006, 12:10 PM

I get it!!!
I will try tonight. Thanks again

chevy_fatman · 04-10-2006, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

no, actually paul, I had how to do it with no key. I did briefly explain how to do it properly, but it was a quick no pic thing and then i went on to the no key scenereo.

mhhhhh, I coulda sworn, oh well, what's taking you so long to do a full FAQ with detailed pics?

*wolfthing2000* · 04-11-2006, 08:58 AM

Worked first try! Turn switch to acc first, THEN push in paper clip and turn further counter clockwise, pull out with key as you jiggle and hold mouth just so and out it comes!

Longhorn Man · 04-14-2006, 02:29 AM

Paul.... in all reality that's a good idea.

04-09-2006, 07:57 PM	#1
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	How do I remove the ignition switch I searched FAQ and couldn't find it. Anyway I turned the bezel countercklockwise and it loosens but it now seems to be at a spot where I keep turning but it wont' unthread from the switch assembly. Am I missing something? I appreciate the help.

04-09-2006, 08:03 PM	#2
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: How do I remove the ignition switch You have to remove the tumblers from the switch first. with the switch in the off position,insert a paperclip into the small hole in the tumblers,and turn counter clockwise while pulling on the keys and it should pop out. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website Last edited by Brainchild; 04-09-2006 at 08:04 PM.

04-09-2006, 09:45 PM	#3
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: How do I remove the ignition switch I know for a fact that Longhornman had this in the FAQ.. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

04-09-2006, 09:48 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How do I remove the ignition switch no, actually paul, I had how to do it with no key. I did briefly explain how to do it properly, but it was a quick no pic thing and then i went on to the no key scenereo.

04-10-2006, 03:53 AM	#5
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: How do I remove the ignition switch Man, This took forever for me to learn. I had to get Rick from Ricks pickup parts to show me. Now It is easy! Good Luck!!!! __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

04-10-2006, 08:56 AM	#6
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: How do I remove the ignition switch Please explain in detail, DSo I instal the key while in the off position than push with paper colip then turn what counterclockwise?????????????? HELP!!!!

04-10-2006, 11:16 AM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: How do I remove the ignition switch a quick search on this forum (this specific 67-72 forum) turned up this page: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=ignition And if you search for "ignition" on this forum only, you'll find about two dozen other threads on it hope this helps. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-10-2006, 12:10 PM	#8
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: How do I remove the ignition switch I get it!!! I will try tonight. Thanks again

04-11-2006, 08:58 AM	#10
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: How do I remove the ignition switch Worked first try! Turn switch to acc first, THEN push in paper clip and turn further counter clockwise, pull out with key as you jiggle and hold mouth just so and out it comes!

04-14-2006, 02:29 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How do I remove the ignition switch Paul.... in all reality that's a good idea.



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