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Oct 31, 2002 | 11:27 PM

Polkat

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Ignition switch blues!

I have donbe everything I can think of to get the lock barrel out of the ignition switch on my '73 F-100. The book says put the key in, then put a stiff wire through the little hole near the key, press down on the wire and turn the key to ACC, and the barrel will pull out. No way! All that happens is the wire gets bent and jams on the key. I know this has had to happen to some of you...so what did you do? I suppose I could change the whole thing, but the lock works fine and I don't want to have to carry two different keys! Thanks, Polkat.

Nov 1, 2002 | 12:05 AM

Mike W

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Ignition switch blues!

Never had that happen to me but there is always a first time. How about spray a lube on it and maybe a stiffer wire. Good luck.

Nov 1, 2002 | 11:55 AM

mercuryblues

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Ignition switch blues!

Turn the key to acc. first ,then use the wire

Nov 1, 2002 | 01:44 PM

Mil1ion

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Ignition switch blues!

Always:
1)Disconnect battery
2)Turn ignition key to ACC.
3) Insert stiff wire in ignition tumber hole,turn key to remove tumbler.
4)Replace tumbler

5)Re-connect battery

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Nov 2, 2002 | 01:38 AM

Polkat

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Ignition switch blues!

Thanks guys, that did it! The Haynes manual I have said to insert the wire-then-turn to ACC. No wonder I was getting bend wires all the time!!

Nov 2, 2002 | 09:47 AM

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Ignition switch blues!

>Always:
>1)Disconnect battery
>2)Turn ignition key to ACC.
>3) Insert stiff wire in ignition tumber hole,turn key to
>remove tumbler.
>4)Replace tumbler
>
>
>5)Re-connect battery
>
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1 There must be an echo in here
2 (and if don't know what your doing disconnect the battery)

Nov 11, 2002 | 08:59 PM

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Ignition switch blues!

Trust me on this one, but don't ask me how I know. I don't care if you think you know what you're doing but if you do not first disconnect the battery and you turn the tumbler once to the left past accessory, to facilitate removal, you will burn some ***** up. Again trust me on this one!
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