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Originally Posted by tyl604
So I looked at parts in the peachparts section. I see ignition switch and also ignition lock with key. What do you guys think likely I need? Surprised to see it at $40 and $20. Very reasonable.
It looks like a simple and easy changeout or am I dreaming? I am still a little leery about fooling with the steering column lock. Need to pull out my CDs and try to find the section showing the ignition. (Do not like those CDs; very hard to find things.)
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If the key turns then the only thing holding the ignition assembly to the steering column is the strap. I believe a 10mm tool will loosen it and allow the entire ignition including the electrical switch mounted on the 'back,' of the assembly.
Pull the gauge cluster first. You'll have to remove the panel below the steering column which may include the vertical panel in the right side of the driver's footwell. Nope, the horizontal panel below the steering column comes off without removing the vertical panels. My bad.
After that panel below the steering column is out of the way you can lower the entire steering column with the ignition still mounted. I'll loosen the strap holding the ignition before lowering the steering column. You will have to pull the dash toward the rear of the car to allow the ignition to pass behind it.
You won't break anything if you are gentle and pull on the dash just enough to allow the ignition to pass. I am sorry that I don't remember how to separate the electrical switch and the ignition switch body. I think it's just a matter of removing three screws on the back of the electrical switch.
I remember trying to put the switch back on and had some issues with the direction a pin within the switch is oriented. Take note when you get it off to check the alignment of the piece in the center of the switch and how it aligns with the center piece of the body it is removed from.
Yes, I'm aware that I ended a sentence with a preposition. Don't care, got a KKK meeting to attend and need to rush. I'm the Grand Brassiere in the north SC area.