mr-natural

I've removed my ignition switch several times in the past and know the proper procedure of using a paper clip formed into a staple shape etc. The problem is that one of the holes provides the nice feel of pushing on a spring loaded pin but the other hole provides nothing of the sort. It is simply solid. I've tried injecting a bit of KROYL but that didn't do the trick. I hate to get the die grinder out and destroy everything. Any suggestions out there are truly welcome.

Steve
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Chuck Gongloff

You just need to push in one hole......the spring loaded one.

mr-natural

Chuck, you have no idea how I wish that your suggestion worked. I tried that approach again but had tried it before posting. Locked solid!! To review: I push in on the spring loaded pin and hold it depressed, then insert key and try to turn CW - locked solid. I remember in times past it didn't take much effort to do.

62Jeff

Normally you insert key, turn left, push pin, turn left a little more.

mr-natural

62 Jeff, I just tried every combination of pushing, turning left, then left some more, then right - NOTHING!! Do you agree that the only the springs loaded hole needs to be actuated? I always remember having to push in on both holes at once.

62Jeff

Yes, I believe only the spring loaded hole is used. Doesn't mean there aren't some two-hole anomalies out there, but I've never heard of anything but a single hole trick for the clip. I've only used a single hole with the paperclip.

mr-natural

After fiddle farting around for well over an hour for some reason or another it came apart. Don't know if I was turning left or right but it was a great Easter gift. Thanks everyone for your advice.

Steve

Chuck Gongloff

Success.

Chuck

JohnZ

The lock cylinder with TWO holes is a Service replacement - the original cylinder only had one hole. Forget the blind hole - all you want to deal with is the ONE hole with the spring behind it, and there's a defined sequence to follow, with either an original or a Service cylinder:

1. With key in cylinder, turn as far as you can counter-clockwise until it stops.

2. THEN use the paper clip in the hole to compress the spring.

3. NOW turn the cylinder further to the left with the spring compressed, and the cylinder will pop out.

macs65

I think the switch is to be in the Acc. position, then push the spring and turn the key further to the left.

62Jeff

Yeah post 4 addressed the technique yesterday. In any event he got it resolved

mr-natural

One final post. After getting the switch out of the car there were some metal flakes inside. Cleaned it up and applied some lube and whataknow
it works just like it should.

Thanks again guys,