Ignition Switch Removal

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Aug 23, 2006 | 04:14 PM

PROSTOCK

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Ignition Switch Removal

After 9 years of nearly trouble free operation, my '65 F250 finally had an "issue". For reasons yet undisclosed the wire leading out of the switch that ends up tripping the starter solenoid decided to burn to a crisp. Oddly only for the first 8 inches or so, right up until a inline connector that leads to the neutral safety switch. After that inline connector the wiring is fine and all circuits check out..weird. That thing is hanging out in the air, so there's really nothing to short against...dunno...yet.
Anyway, I'd like to pull the ignition switch out and replace that 8" section and also give it a general inspection, the sucker got hot. I know how to get the lock out of the switch but don't remember how to get the switch out of the dash. Any help, as always, is appreciated.
BTW, all I had to do to get going was turn the key to "on" and jumper the solenoid under the hood...off we went. Try that in a late model after a wiring fire!!

Aug 23, 2006 | 04:40 PM

bertha66

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With the lock out, reach up to the back of the switch and push in on the back and turn CC and it will unlock from the bezel.

Allen

Aug 23, 2006 | 05:02 PM

daveengelson

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To remove the lock cylinder, with key in ign. turn to access position. Place paper clip, or something simular and lightly insert in the pin hole on face of lock cylinder. **If recall, it's a small ball check and does not require lot of pressure. Once clip is inserted, continue to turn key/cylinder counter clockwise. To install, the cylinder should be in same, or loaded position. As noted, reach behind dash, push switch in and turn while holding the bezel, don't want to scratch dash too much. When you are done, should have the bezel in one hand and a spring, retainer cup, and switch in the other.

dave

Last edited by daveengelson; Aug 23, 2006 at 05:18 PM.

Aug 24, 2006 | 10:44 AM

PROSTOCK

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Thanks! When you say "push in on switch", am I pushing from the backside of the dash towards me, or what? I'm not gettin' it.

Aug 24, 2006 | 12:01 PM

jowilker

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Yes, Hold the bezel from the front, while pushing the back part towards the bezel and twisting counter clockwise.

Also after you have removed the switch assembly (the part that you place the key in).

John

Aug 24, 2006 | 01:01 PM

daveengelson

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The switch on my 65 is spring loaded. There is the switch, spring, and spacer as a unit,that is held to dash by the bezel. Switch has 2 peg that slide into bezel with corresponding recessed/notched 'L' shaped grooves, for lack of better word, dog legged. Pushing switch toward the dash releases the tention moving peg out of the indentation in the bezel and by rotating the switch counter clockwise about 1/2" the switch will come out. The bezel is notched and rest in corresponding groove in dash, thus easier to remove from back by rotating switch. Sorry for this sad explanation, don't think I could make any sense out of it.

dave