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#89549 05/15/2005 7:15 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 52 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 52 | OK, I have stuck a paper clip in the little hole & turned the key in every posistion I can think of, how do ya get the key cylinder out?? This is on my 66 C-10, I am using the key out of my Chevy II to turn the cylinder but I can't get it out. I have done it in the past with a new switch & tumbler off the shelf but that was with new parts. I have a new cylinger & it has 2 holes in the face of it which is really interesting...any help out there? | | |
#89550 05/15/2005 10:32 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Turn the key to the "on" position then push the pin with the paper clip. Pull the cylinder out while keeping pressure on the pin. | | |
#89551 05/16/2005 1:27 AM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 52 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 52 | Does the paper clip only go in an 1/8" or so? Also my key won't stay in, it pulls out in any position so when I try to pull it out the key comes right out. Should I take the key out & try to hooK it with something or does it need to be in the cylinder?
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#89552 05/16/2005 1:31 AM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 | Do what I did. Take it to a locksmith and let him do it. Paid $20 and he took out the old cylinder and installed a new one for me. | | |
#89553 05/17/2005 5:27 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Once the cylinder is in the "on" position I think it will still come out with the key removed using something to grab it with. Try it and see. | | |
#89554 05/18/2005 10:34 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | If your switch has an assesory position turn it to to that & insert the pin. Turn it a little farther & pull it out. You can use a hook tool or snap ring plyers. Put the new one in the same position & use the corresponding hole.
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#89555 05/22/2005 6:39 PM | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 33 | You can only take it out if you have the Original key in it. If you have no key call the locksmith. Jo | | |
#89556 05/25/2005 12:25 AM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 | Just performed this chore. Ypu've got to hold your mouth just right (kinda like fishing). Put the switch assembly in a vise. turn the key, insert a paper clip in the hold and you'll feel the spring retainer depress, use a very small screwdriver to pry the switch from the housing. Goes together easier.
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