Thread: Ignition Switch
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Old August 8th 07, 05:52 AM posted to alt.autos.corvette
'Key
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Default Ignition Switch

"Big Al" > wrote in message
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> "'Key" > wrote in message
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>> "Dad" > wrote in message
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>> > > wrote in message
>> > ps.com...
>> >>I have a 76 that needs the ignition switch changed. I
>> >>have
>> >>the wheel
>> >> off, but can't figure out how to get the next piece
>> >> off
>> >> to get access
>> >> to the key clinder and switch. It looks like a flat
>> >> plastic cover.
>> >> Thanks for your help
>> >> Mike
>> >>
>> > Put your key in, turn it to accessory, push a small
>> > drill
>> > bit into the hole in the face of the switch and depress
>> > the cylinder's lock while turning the cylinder past
>> > accessory and pull it out. Insert new lock with the new
>> > key in it turned to accessory and turn it to start,
>> > done.
>> >
>> > Easy if you still have a working key and you have the
>> > switch that has the hole that is not covered with a
>> > plastic shroud, otherwise all bets are off.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Dad
>> > 05 C6 Silver/Red 6spd Z51
>> > 72 Shark Black/Black/4spd
>> > 64 Red/red/white top/4spd

>>
>> 76 has a retainer type ign in the column.
>> Its not in the dash...
>>
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>> "Key"
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>
> Think he's trying to get past the steering wheel lock.
> Wish he would have
> given a tad more information.
>
> Al



yea, the more I think about it, he may have had a telescopic
tilt wheel.
I am not sure what the 76 had..

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"Key"
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