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Old 04-18-2013, 08:11 PM   #1
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key switch/ignition

Ok to start out i got this truck from a friend and it was running when i got it...i started tinkering and i went to start it and nothing happened when i turned the keys...i pulled the starter off and crossed the hot wire over to the start terminal and it engaged,is this a key switch problem? Or bad solenoid? Ps how do you get the key switch out to change it,i broke that looking for the problem
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Old 04-18-2013, 08:16 PM   #2
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Re: key switch/ignition

turn the key full left to ACCY, insert object into hole depressing pin. turn key& cylinder left and pull out. To remove ignition switch from dash unscrew bezel, unhook electrical from the back and then remove.
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Old 04-18-2013, 08:36 PM   #4
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How does the bezzel come off?
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Old 04-18-2013, 09:17 PM   #5
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Re: key switch/ignition

You have to take the tumbler out as mentioned above, the the bezel just unscrews.
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Old 04-19-2013, 12:32 AM   #7
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Any special way to unscrew the bezel because mine wont budge
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Old 04-19-2013, 12:53 AM   #8
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If you have the tumbler part out then u can maybe use a flat head screwdriver in the notches on the bezel with some tapping of a hammer counter clockwise to get it started
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Old 04-19-2013, 01:01 AM   #9
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That worked with half swing of the hammer just very Tight......anyone know about the original problem?
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I know another guy had some wires come loose in the ignition. Just wore out?
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Old 04-19-2013, 02:23 AM   #11
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Re: key switch/ignition

Will find out i guess...im replacing starter and key switch assembly tomorrow, there is however a black wire coming off the fuse box that has an inline fuse that was blown but the wire was not hooked up,its labeled on the fuse panel as ignition but i have no clue where it goes
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Old 04-20-2013, 06:36 PM   #12
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The black wire with the inline fuse coming from the ignition spot on the fuse panel....where does it go that is my highest suspicion
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Maybe someone else will chime in. I would just follow it and find out
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Old 04-20-2013, 08:00 PM   #14
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Your help is appreciated thanks a ton....when i get some time ill follow the wire off the start terminal on the solenoid and see where it goes because it isn't getting power i guess
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Could very well be it
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