Well SHOWME, I had the same problem on my 82 last Spring. Had the whole thinngy apart and couldn't get the plug off the back. And I had previously replaced a switch in my 85 and had it all apart also. But that 82 wouldn't come apart and I finally cut it all apart, pretty much like you just did. I also cut off the probe that goes into and locks the steering column. I think these cars are to old to be of much interest to car thieves, and I think by removing that tab, I take a lot of stress off the key part of the switch.

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
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