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Re: 52 GMC ignition switch cylinder removal Pinetree #1516598 09/09/2023 4:33 PM
Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 28 Illinois B Buds53 'Bolter
Buds53 'Bolter B Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 28 Illinois	Yes - I just did this with my 53 3600 and it only worked after turning clockwise after doing the paper clip maneuver. And my key switch only had one paper clip hole...

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52 GMC ignition switch cylinder removal	Pinetree	12/14/2012 5:28 PM
Re: 52 GMC ignition switch cylinder removal	Brad Allen	12/14/2012 7:08 PM
Re: 52 GMC ignition switch cylinder removal	Pinetree	12/14/2012 7:27 PM
Re: 52 GMC ignition switch cylinder removal	Buds53	09/09/2023 4:33 PM
Re: 52 GMC ignition switch cylinder removal	rinemb	03/18/2026 2:16 PM
Re: 52 GMC ignition switch cylinder removal	Gdads51	03/18/2026 4:35 PM
Re: 52 GMC ignition switch cylinder removal	Bill Hanlon	03/18/2026 7:04 PM
Re: 52 GMC ignition switch cylinder removal	rinemb	03/19/2026 1:35 PM

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