Ignition switch removal
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Ignition switch removal
can someone tell me how to remove ignition switch in a 64 f600 when I don’t have key? It feels like it should twist when pushed together but it won’t let go.
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If you can pick the lock to turn it then you can insert a pin into a tiny hole in the faceplate of the keyhole and release it like normal.
There are youtube videos on how to pick a truck ignition. Might be worth a try.
Otherwise, it often can come down to drilling it out which is not terrible but you might ruin the bezel and other items in the process.
Chad
There are youtube videos on how to pick a truck ignition. Might be worth a try.
Otherwise, it often can come down to drilling it out which is not terrible but you might ruin the bezel and other items in the process.
Chad
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Ran into this problem a few weeks back. Previous owner had cut the lines in and rerouted to a new pushbutton switch leaving the older switch/bezel in place; dead on the console. No key. I had to take her in to see our local locksmith. Thought he was going to need to drill it out but instead made a 'master' and used a paperclip to extract the old lock. (His words, not mine).
I've since installed a newer ver of the old ignition switch in the correct console location - with new bezel. If you can't pick it like Chad suggests, you might try a locksmith.
I've since installed a newer ver of the old ignition switch in the correct console location - with new bezel. If you can't pick it like Chad suggests, you might try a locksmith.
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Agree with others who have posted. First choice would be to remove a door lock and have a key made for it. last choice would be to drill out the cylinder, since if not careful, could do more harm than good (ie; drill either to big or too deep and your switch is toast)
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