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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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Ignition Woes

I went to start my truck and no going. The key didn't click over, just smooth back to accesory and forward to start. I reach around to feel the wires and the whole thing came apart in my hand. Now I can almost feel the end of the key when its in the ignition. I can't get the ignition out. I've tried sticking a paperclip in the little whole and turning with the key, No luck. The paperclip goes in an inch or so then stops. Whats the trick? Its an 64 250 4x4.

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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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Ignition Woes

Turn the key to accessory and push the paper clip in and try to pull it out by the key. You may have to wiggle it around a little. It should pull right out.

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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 12:22 AM
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Reach up behind the switch push it back towards you the bezel will lift from the dash slightly. Push the bezel in and twist like a tail light bulb. It should come out then you can replace the tumbler assembly they're available at NAPA.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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You da man cobraguy... It came out just as you said. Now I have to figure out why it came apart and fix it plus put it back together.

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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 02:56 PM
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Cool I just wish somebody would have told me how it worked when I did mine. It took me about 3 days to figure it out.
 
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