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Topic: Ignition Switch Problem
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cynot65
Gearhead Posts: 937
From: New York
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-28-2002 09:27 PM
   
As you guys know there are many "projects" going on simultaneously while under a complete resto. Here's a problem I have with the ignition switch. How the @%*% do you remove the ignition switch without the key? The guy couldn't find it. Also, while we're here. I'm having trouble getting the dash harness connection off from the back of the switch. Any suggestions?
Tony C*
P.S. There are other queries coming  ------------------
65 Convertible, Vintage Burgandy/Standard Black Interior, 289, 4spd
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RonnieT
Gearhead Posts: 469
From: Port Allen, La. 70767
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-28-2002 10:50 PM
Tony, The only way I can think of is take it to a locksmith and see if he can get it out. Otherwise replace the switch, which might be the cheaper way out. ------------------
Ronnie
69 mach1 351W-4V
70 Torino GT 351C-4v with a "shaker"
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pony boy
Gearhead Posts: 320
From: n.y. n.y.
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 01-29-2002 09:51 PM
Hey an easy method I used once,Was to screw a dent puller into the key hole and give it a couple of slaps (I watched gone in sixty seconds one too many times).You will probably ruin the ignition switch,which I'm sure you're replacing anyway,You might damage the bezel as well.Once the key portion is out the rest is cake.Oh yea to get the harness off of the back.You have to undo a small nut.Good luck.
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 2001
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-29-2002 10:52 PM
pull your guage cluster out from the dash (if you havent already done so)
unscrew the nut holding the wires to the ignition module
and since you dont have a key, basically just try to pop it out with a chisel and hammer (at least thats what Id do haha)at $9, its stupidly easy to change the ignition switch --- mine broke apart in the dash randomly and after three hours of trying to put it back together WHILE IT WAS IN THE DASH (its impossible to fix whether its in or out of the dash, silly me haha ), i decided to buy a new one  ------------------
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cynot65
Gearhead Posts: 937
From: New York
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-30-2002 10:37 AM
Yes I am replacing the switch so I guess the best thing to do is get out the and have a go at it. It's sometimes is fun to take something off the car without haveing to worry about "saving" it. It'll be out today. While I'm there though I also have to remove the lights and the wiper knobs (convertible top button is out already) I've been under that dash already (no easy task for someone who's 6'2") and I can't seem to find where to start in taking those 2 switches out. Any suggestions?
Tony C*------------------
65 Convertible, Vintage Burgandy/Standard Black Interior, 289, 4spd
M&M Member#450
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cynot65
Gearhead Posts: 937
From: New York
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-30-2002 10:40 AM
Yes I am replacing the switch so I guess the best thing to do is get out the and have a go at it. I found that little bast**rd of a screw and was able to remove it and the harness from the dash. As far as that switch, it's sometimes is fun to take something off the car without haveing to worry about "saving" it. It'll be out today. While I'm there though I also have to remove the lights and the wiper knobs (convertible top button is out already) I've been under that dash already (no easy task for someone who's 6'2") and I can't seem to find where to start in taking those 2 switches out. Any suggestions?
Tony C*------------------
65 Convertible, Vintage Burgandy/Standard Black Interior, 289, 4spd
M&M Member#450
It ain't done yet, but it'll be done right!!
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cynot65
Gearhead Posts: 937
From: New York
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-30-2002 08:00 PM
Sorry about the double post and I solved the problem by buying a manual by Hayne's called "1964 1/2 to 1973 Mustang" They should call it "Mustangs for Dummies" I recommend it to everyone.
Tony C*------------------
65 Convertible, Vintage Burgandy/Standard Black Interior, 289, 4spd
M&M Member#450
It ain't done yet, but it'll be done right!!
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