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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Maintenance => Topic started by: camaromikey on February 10, 2008, 10:00:10 PM

Title: ignition lock removal
Post by: camaromikey on February 10, 2008, 10:00:10 PM
im having a little trouble getting the ignition lock out of the column. the column is out of a 1969 firebird orignnally. i have everthing out of the way. i removed the signnal switch and everything. this column has the threaded hole for retaining pin but it doesn't go all the way down and there was no pin. also i don't have a key for it but the lock is broken and i can turn it from lock to run without the key. any ideas, you guys have always be great
Title: Re: ignition lock removal
Post by: Gramps69Z on February 10, 2008, 11:42:56 PM
Insert screwdriver or similar tool into the slot in the housing.  Depress the spring latch at the lower end of the cylinder.  With the latch depressed, remove cylinder from housing.
Title: Re: ignition lock removal
Post by: camaromikey on February 10, 2008, 11:59:47 PM
is the slot on the outside or the inside?
Title: Re: ignition lock removal
Post by: Gramps69Z on February 11, 2008, 03:45:02 AM
Inside under the turn signal switch.   Look near the end of the cylinder.
Title: Re: ignition lock removal
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on February 11, 2008, 10:28:14 PM
For a picture of the exact location, see page 9-10 in your 1969 Chevrolet Chassis Service Manual.     :)

Paul
Title: Re: ignition lock removal
Post by: camaromikey on February 12, 2008, 12:28:24 AM
could you post a picture, i still can't find mine from when i moved. there are only two openning, one had the brass contract in it and the other has the lever that moves for the ignition switch in it but i can't get to the lock cylinder.
Title: Re: ignition lock removal
Post by: JohnZ on February 12, 2008, 03:46:47 PM
Try this  :)

(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-2/13522/IGNCYL~1.JPG)
Title: Re: ignition lock removal
Post by: camaromikey on February 13, 2008, 12:02:27 AM
thank guys you have been a big help.