Ignition removal with no keys??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

powell72 · 09-04-2007, 10:54 PM

Does anyone have a good way of getting an ignition switch out with no keys? Or maybe a good way of bypassing the switch to hot wire it. My new 3/4 ton has no keys and I'm ready to start it. I don't really care if I ever have keys to it, it's just for hauling stuff and going to the dump, but I can't do any of that if I can't start it.

glock35ipsc · 09-04-2007, 11:34 PM

I have a couple extras ignitions with keys if you need one as a temp fix. You could just unplug yours and plug into one of mine. When I didn't know how to get mine out, I turned to a large drill bit!

glock35ipsc · 09-04-2007, 11:51 PM

Actually, now that I think about it, it was an air hammer I drove it out with! I ran out to the shop, and I do have a new matched set (ignition/door locks) that I won't need.

09-04-2007, 10:54 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Ignition removal with no keys??? Does anyone have a good way of getting an ignition switch out with no keys? Or maybe a good way of bypassing the switch to hot wire it. My new 3/4 ton has no keys and I'm ready to start it. I don't really care if I ever have keys to it, it's just for hauling stuff and going to the dump, but I can't do any of that if I can't start it. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

09-04-2007, 11:34 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Ignition removal with no keys??? I have a couple extras ignitions with keys if you need one as a temp fix. You could just unplug yours and plug into one of mine. When I didn't know how to get mine out, I turned to a large drill bit! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 09-04-2007 at 11:35 PM.

09-04-2007, 11:51 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Ignition removal with no keys??? Actually, now that I think about it, it was an air hammer I drove it out with! I ran out to the shop, and I do have a new matched set (ignition/door locks) that I won't need. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE



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