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Old 03-31-2013, 09:08 PM
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My brother has a 1987 F-250 diesel with no key. Is there a way to change out the switch with no key?
 
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Old 03-31-2013, 09:16 PM
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Yes.

There's a small hole under the ignition tumbler (switch). This is where the retainer pin is- you'll need to drill it out w/ an 1/8" bit. Then you can remove the tumbler.
 
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Old 04-24-2013, 09:33 AM
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This did not work. The tumbler needs to be able to be turned to a position before it can be removed. Caused a lot of extra work. Can't turn it without the key.
 
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Old 04-24-2013, 05:18 PM
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