Help - cant replace ignition switch
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Help - cant replace ignition switch
Hello,
another car of mine was stolen and my Olds keys in it ....
I am trying to replace the ignition switch with new one (or at least take the current one out
but I cant find another nuts now and I am at a "dead end"..
just for reference this is my car:
and these are the images of the current situation I am at:
I must be missing something as I remove all nuts and the steering lock but I have no idea how to proceed
your help will be much appreciated.
thx
G
another car of mine was stolen and my Olds keys in it ....
I am trying to replace the ignition switch with new one (or at least take the current one out
but I cant find another nuts now and I am at a "dead end"..just for reference this is my car:
and these are the images of the current situation I am at:
I must be missing something as I remove all nuts and the steering lock but I have no idea how to proceed
your help will be much appreciated.
thx
G
Last edited by gclass; Feb 20, 2011 at 02:59 AM.
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You have to remove the key warning buzzer. It's held in place by a flat spring keeper. You slide it and the buzzer piece out of the column. It's located at about the 2 o'clock position from the center of the column.
If memory serves, I believe either behind that key warning buzzer switch or in another thing slot near the inside of the tumbler, you insert a small punch or a thin flat blade screwdriver and have to push in on a locking ring on the tumbler. AT the same time you pull out on the tumbler.
I know sometimes that thin slot is covered with casting flash from when the column is made originally.
If memory serves, I believe either behind that key warning buzzer switch or in another thing slot near the inside of the tumbler, you insert a small punch or a thin flat blade screwdriver and have to push in on a locking ring on the tumbler. AT the same time you pull out on the tumbler.
I know sometimes that thin slot is covered with casting flash from when the column is made originally.
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Where are you located? There is a member on another board in Japan that had a his car shipped over there that has been DYING to find a KPH speedo. If I could hook you guys up and get him one I'm sure he'd be eternally grateful.
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@biglue - if I get it right, I should pinch the area around the copper leads and find a very thin area I can penetrate to slide the screwdriver in?
@svnt442 - sure you can connect us, if he is willing to pay for shipping both side I will consider a swap.
@svnt442 - sure you can connect us, if he is willing to pay for shipping both side I will consider a swap.
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No, you have to completely remove the key warning buzzer and retaining strip. They must be out before the tumbler can be removed.
Also, I believe the area to depress the retaining ring for the tumbler is in a different slot. Not sure if it's okay to post a link but here is a site that should have the info you need.
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=300526
about 2/3rds of the way down the page is a pic that should be helpful.
Also, I believe the area to depress the retaining ring for the tumbler is in a different slot. Not sure if it's okay to post a link but here is a site that should have the info you need.
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=300526
about 2/3rds of the way down the page is a pic that should be helpful.
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