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gcolby · 12-04-2003, 08:59 PM

I am sure this is a dumb question but, how in the heck do I ge tthe ignition out of the dash? I have unscrewed the bezel, but won't come out. It acts like it is stripped, is there another latch or clip I am missing?

bouncytruck · 12-04-2003, 10:07 PM

So you need to get the key cylinder out? Put you key in the ingnition. Turn the key to AUX (I think it is AUX, if not, I'm sure someone will correct me). Then put a paperclip into the little hole in the face plate by the key. You should be able to pull the whole thing out. Sometimes it takes some monkeying around but eventually it will come out.

gcolby · 12-04-2003, 10:34 PM

Tried the paperclip thing with no luck. I am really only trying to swap out the chrome bezel on the front of the ignition, and it just won't come off. I am sure a sawzall will fix it....

Bluegoose972 · 12-05-2003, 01:11 PM

I ran into the same problem. I believe you need to remove the lock cylinder in order for the bezel to come loose. The chrome cap on the lock cylinder actually prevents the bezel from being removed.

bouncytruck · 12-05-2003, 01:50 PM

I had the same problem but it was before I knew about this board. I forced the whole thing appart and bough new pieces. I figured it was a good idea to change the key cylinder anyway since I didn't know how many previous owners still had keys.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-05-2003, 02:56 PM

bouncytruck, You forgot to mention that he needed to depress the spring loaded butten with the paper clip, then continue to turn the key counter clockwise. Then pull the ignition lock out.... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

gcolby · 12-05-2003, 05:43 PM

Thanks for all of the help, I will try this when I get home tonight and let you know how it turned out.

gcolby · 12-06-2003, 01:51 PM

:hmmm: Well that didn't work for me either, guess going to have to take it somewhere and have it looked at. Thanks for all of your input though

bouncytruck · 12-06-2003, 06:26 PM

New bezels are around $3 and you can get a new lock cylindar for around $9 at any autoparts store. Most of the catalogs have lock sets that use the same key for the doors and the ignition too. I don't have a catalog in front of me so I'm not sure how much those are.

dinnut · 12-07-2003, 01:34 AM

its about 23 for matching ignition and door locks.
i just pulled hard to get it off... and the key lock wouldnt come out of the switch so i just bought a new switch and lock. and had to shave the lock cylinder with my grinder to get the bezel to go over oh

bouncytruck · 12-07-2003, 02:24 PM

I think I just used a pair of vice grips and a screw driver. I twisted and turned until it finally came off. There were signs that POs attempted the same thing. The bezel was all banged up so I was planning on getting a new one anyway.

12-04-2003, 08:59 PM	#1
gcolby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Arlington, wa Posts: 23	Ignition Bezel I am sure this is a dumb question but, how in the heck do I ge tthe ignition out of the dash? I have unscrewed the bezel, but won't come out. It acts like it is stripped, is there another latch or clip I am missing?

12-04-2003, 10:07 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	So you need to get the key cylinder out? Put you key in the ingnition. Turn the key to AUX (I think it is AUX, if not, I'm sure someone will correct me). Then put a paperclip into the little hole in the face plate by the key. You should be able to pull the whole thing out. Sometimes it takes some monkeying around but eventually it will come out. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-05-2003, 01:50 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I had the same problem but it was before I knew about this board. I forced the whole thing appart and bough new pieces. I figured it was a good idea to change the key cylinder anyway since I didn't know how many previous owners still had keys. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-05-2003, 02:56 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	bouncytruck, You forgot to mention that he needed to depress the spring loaded butten with the paper clip, then continue to turn the key counter clockwise. Then pull the ignition lock out.... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-06-2003, 06:26 PM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	New bezels are around $3 and you can get a new lock cylindar for around $9 at any autoparts store. Most of the catalogs have lock sets that use the same key for the doors and the ignition too. I don't have a catalog in front of me so I'm not sure how much those are. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-04-2003, 10:34 PM	#3
gcolby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Arlington, wa Posts: 23	Tried the paperclip thing with no luck. I am really only trying to swap out the chrome bezel on the front of the ignition, and it just won't come off. I am sure a sawzall will fix it....

12-05-2003, 01:11 PM	#4
Bluegoose972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 248	I ran into the same problem. I believe you need to remove the lock cylinder in order for the bezel to come loose. The chrome cap on the lock cylinder actually prevents the bezel from being removed.

12-05-2003, 05:43 PM	#7
gcolby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Arlington, wa Posts: 23	Thanks for all of the help, I will try this when I get home tonight and let you know how it turned out.

12-06-2003, 01:51 PM	#8
gcolby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Arlington, wa Posts: 23	:hmmm: Well that didn't work for me either, guess going to have to take it somewhere and have it looked at. Thanks for all of your input though

12-07-2003, 01:34 AM	#10
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	its about 23 for matching ignition and door locks. i just pulled hard to get it off... and the key lock wouldnt come out of the switch so i just bought a new switch and lock. and had to shave the lock cylinder with my grinder to get the bezel to go over oh __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-07-2003, 02:24 PM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I think I just used a pair of vice grips and a screw driver. I twisted and turned until it finally came off. There were signs that POs attempted the same thing. The bezel was all banged up so I was planning on getting a new one anyway. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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