How do I remove ignition switch? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 11-13-2004, 02:26 PM

I lost the key to my '73

and locksmith wants $150 to come out and re-key it, or if I brought the ignition to him it would only be $25

rolson1039 · 11-13-2004, 06:59 PM

well you pop off the wheel get that tool to compress the piece under it and out the ring clip under it pop that out then there should be a screw or some clips that hold it in under the turn signal switch its pretty easy. for $25 why not just buy another ignition switch new and have TWO ORIGINAL KEYS

Slonaker · 11-14-2004, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolson1039

well you pop off the wheel get that tool to compress the piece under it and out the ring clip under it pop that out then there should be a screw or some clips that hold it in under the turn signal switch its pretty easy. for $25 why not just buy another ignition switch new and have TWO ORIGINAL KEYS

For about $25 chevy duty will sell you a new cylinder and new door locks, all keyed alike.

Slonaker

white82 · 11-14-2004, 12:45 AM

if it is the factory ignition all u need is the vin no then go to the delearship and they can cut u another key i done this several times
the locksmith should be able to do this 2 but he probley didnt tell u that

cochino12 · 11-14-2004, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white82

if it is the factory ignition all u need is the vin no then go to the delearship and they can cut u another key i done this several times
the locksmith should be able to do this 2 but he probley didnt tell u that

I will try that, they problem is I need a key by monday and none of the parts stores in town can get the parts I need til then, thanks.

Adam

white82 · 11-14-2004, 01:53 AM

on my 69 gto they couldnt do it by the vin but i pulled the passanger door lock it had 4 digit no on it he looked it up on his pc through detrot and found a pattern cut for it i still got the keys he cut it works good

Blue Beard · 11-14-2004, 08:56 AM

Used to do locksmith work on the side.

Always amazed me at what they charged, even just to come out.

rolson1039 · 11-14-2004, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Beard

Used to do locksmith work on the side.

Always amazed me at what they charged, even just to come out.

yeah tell me about it my mom ( a senior citizen who panics) wanted to charge my mom for a simple door knob that goes into a regular steel door almost $250.. the part costs $15. needless to say he didnt get the job i came over and did it

79BIG10 · 11-14-2004, 07:59 PM

If you want to change out the cylinder here's the info. Also a god time to tighten up the bolts that the guy ends up doing in this article. http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

11-13-2004, 02:26 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	How do I remove ignition switch? I lost the key to my '73 and locksmith wants $150 to come out and re-key it, or if I brought the ignition to him it would only be $25 __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

11-13-2004, 06:59 PM	#2
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	well you pop off the wheel get that tool to compress the piece under it and out the ring clip under it pop that out then there should be a screw or some clips that hold it in under the turn signal switch its pretty easy. for $25 why not just buy another ignition switch new and have TWO ORIGINAL KEYS __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

11-14-2004, 12:45 AM	#4
white82 White 82 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eustace, Texas Posts: 100	if it is the factory ignition all u need is the vin no then go to the delearship and they can cut u another key i done this several times the locksmith should be able to do this 2 but he probley didnt tell u that __________________ 1966 GTO 455 e-heads, 1982 Chevy k10 4'' lift 33’' tires, 2008 Pontiac g6 v6

11-14-2004, 01:53 AM	#6
white82 White 82 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eustace, Texas Posts: 100	on my 69 gto they couldnt do it by the vin but i pulled the passanger door lock it had 4 digit no on it he looked it up on his pc through detrot and found a pattern cut for it i still got the keys he cut it works good __________________ 1966 GTO 455 e-heads, 1982 Chevy k10 4'' lift 33’' tires, 2008 Pontiac g6 v6

11-14-2004, 08:56 AM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Used to do locksmith work on the side. Always amazed me at what they charged, even just to come out. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-14-2004, 07:59 PM	#9
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	If you want to change out the cylinder here's the info. Also a god time to tighten up the bolts that the guy ends up doing in this article. http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

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