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| | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 3 | Hi. I am trying to replace my ignition cylinder for my '64 Chevy truck. I unplugged it from the back but how do I get the other part of the plug off of the ignition cylinder? Thanks in advance-
Last edited by Telecaster33; 11/15/2010 11:28 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 19 | What other plug? There should only be one plug. At Least that's how it is on my 61. 4 wires. Ignition, Acc, Battery, Sol. Or are you talking about the cylinder itself? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 | If you're talking about removing the lock cylinder from the ignition switch , there should be a small hole just to the side of the keyhole on the ignition switch . You stick an appropriately sized metal rod into the hole and twist the unit and the lock cylinder should come out of the switch .
" The heart of the wise inclines to the right , but the heart of the fool to the left " - Ecclesiastes 10:2
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 942 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 942 | Just to add a little extra, turn it counter-clockwise. You will also need the key to do it.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 3 | The cylinder itself...There are 2 holes off to the side...does it matter which one I use? Thanks guys. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 | The hole we're talking about is on the face of the ignition switch ( where key goes in ) . I think ( can't say for sure without going to look ) my switch only has one hole ? I could be wrong ?
" The heart of the wise inclines to the right , but the heart of the fool to the left " - Ecclesiastes 10:2
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | I've seen the switches with two holes only one of them will work. Feel around for the spring with your paper clip. You won't wreck anything by being in the wrong hole. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 119 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 119 | Does the plug on the back just pull off or is there a trick to that also?
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 3 | Got it...thanks guys. Paperclip in upper hole, turn counter clockwise and bingo! | | |
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