Ignition Switch Removal

grt05 · April 28th, 2009, 06:56 AM

Hi All,

I am having some problems removing the ignition swtich from the steering column of my '69 Olds. I read online there is an access slot that should release the switch when something is pressed into it, but it just won't release. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Mike

Bluevista · April 28th, 2009, 01:24 PM

I take it you have the wheel and lock plate off and the turn signal switch out of the way? The switch has to be in the run position for the spring loaded tang on the cylinder to be in the spot behind the slot to press it in. It should pull right out when you push the tang in.

grt05 · April 28th, 2009, 01:53 PM

Thanks for the reply. Yes I do have it completely apart. I haven't tried it with the switch in the run position. I will try that tonight.

Thanks,

Mike

joe_padavano · April 28th, 2009, 07:31 PM

First, are you really talking about the ignition switch, or the lock cylinder? The ignition switch is at the base of the column, on the top side, and is actuated with a rod connected to the lock cylinder. You do not need to disasssemble the column to get to the switch, just drop it down from the dash.

If, however, you really mean the lock cylinder, the website below provides a step by step process with photos. Note that the website actually covers more than you need, so just stop at the step that removes the lock cylinder.

http://buickperformance.com/tiltstee...lumnwobble.htm

grt05 · April 29th, 2009, 05:36 AM

Yes, the lock cylinder. While writing my post I just couldn't think of the proper term. Thank you for the website, I think it will help.

Mike

April 28th, 2009, 06:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
grt05 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 25	Ignition Switch Removal Hi All, I am having some problems removing the ignition swtich from the steering column of my '69 Olds. I read online there is an access slot that should release the switch when something is pressed into it, but it just won't release. Any ideas? Thanks, Mike

April 28th, 2009, 07:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,402	First, are you really talking about the ignition switch, or the lock cylinder? The ignition switch is at the base of the column, on the top side, and is actuated with a rod connected to the lock cylinder. You do not need to disasssemble the column to get to the switch, just drop it down from the dash. If, however, you really mean the lock cylinder, the website below provides a step by step process with photos. Note that the website actually covers more than you need, so just stop at the step that removes the lock cylinder. http://buickperformance.com/tiltstee...lumnwobble.htm __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

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April 28th, 2009, 01:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,724	I take it you have the wheel and lock plate off and the turn signal switch out of the way? The switch has to be in the run position for the spring loaded tang on the cylinder to be in the spot behind the slot to press it in. It should pull right out when you push the tang in.

April 28th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
grt05 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 25	Thanks for the reply. Yes I do have it completely apart. I haven't tried it with the switch in the run position. I will try that tonight. Thanks, Mike

April 29th, 2009, 05:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
grt05 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 25	Yes, the lock cylinder. While writing my post I just couldn't think of the proper term. Thank you for the website, I think it will help. Mike