I just pulled the ignition switch housing out of the car. I had the ignition tumbler out already, but had a problem with the key spinning in circles without anything happening (cranking, etc). I noticed the spring loaded doodad at the back of the cylinder that the tumbler sits in was not exactly working correct, so I figure I need a new housing to make sure all is right. I got the housing out without completely destroying the dash, and now I need to get the electrical connector off of the back of the housing, but it's being a severe PITA for some reason. I don't know if it's because it's cold, or what, but I've grabbed it with channel locks, tried pushing on the 3 slots that look like the black plug may be clipped onto the aluminum housing wth, but nothing is moving. I'm getting maybe 3/32" on one side, but it's holding on like it's glued or something. What the hell am I doing wrong here? I mean, if I can't get it to pull out with a pair of channel locks gripping the plug, what does it take? All the posts I've read sounded like it's supposed to just come right out? I'd take pics, but my camera's broke. Help, Please! I'd like to get this thing out before dark if I can. thanks for any ideas.

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