Key switch replacement.
Sep 16, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Key switch replacement.
Hey Guy's , I've got to change the key switch in my buddies truck, Anyone have any idea on how to deactivate the airbag so it don't deploy while I'm removing the steering wheel ?
Sep 16, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Fuse? That'd be my guess.
Sep 16, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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you do not remove the steering wheel to remove the key switch.
disconnect the battery, move the key to run, insert 1/8" drill in hole below the switcvh, push button with drill remove, install, turn key off, batt. reconnect.
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Sep 16, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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I thought about that but I believe there is at least one capacitor in the system...
Sep 16, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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you do not have to remove the steering wheel!
after 5 minutes the capacitor is dead, really 2 but i like to wait.
but it does not matter here.
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Sep 16, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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Listen to quicklook2, Matty. He knows what he's doing.....
Sep 16, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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I'm pretty sure he was responding to my post while you posted, so he probably hadn't seen yours yet.
Sep 16, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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10/4,,,,, Thanks,
I looked at it breifly yesterday, I didn't see the lock hole but I'll look again. I'll let you know how it works out, Thanks again....
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Sep 16, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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From: Lakewood, Ohio
what year truck?
i take it for 94+ because of the airbag.
use a light and you will see the hole.
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