. I'll do that first thing tomorrow.
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Removing Ignition Switch from Cluster
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Removing Ignition Switch from Cluster
This should be an easily accomplished task if one has their ignition key so as to turn the switch to the Accessory position so that a medium size paper clip (half of it straightened out) may be inserted in the small hole next to the key and have the key and cylinder pop out.
I do not have an ignition switch key that works.
My solution: 1). Post this message on the C1/C2 Forum in the hope someone has a straightforward solution.
2). If no solution is forthcoming, I'll simply cut the Ignition Switch wires and splice them back together later :o.
Jay
I do not have an ignition switch key that works.
My solution: 1). Post this message on the C1/C2 Forum in the hope someone has a straightforward solution.
2). If no solution is forthcoming, I'll simply cut the Ignition Switch wires and splice them back together later :o.
Jay
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As soon as I am able to remove the ignition switch from the cluster, guess what most likely will be discovered in the most unlikely place?? Yep, within a few days, the key will magically appear.
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Jay
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This should be an easily accomplished task if one has their ignition key so as to turn the switch to the Accessory position so that a medium size paper clip (half of it straightened out) may be inserted in the small hole next to the key and have the key and cylinder pop out.
I do not have an ignition switch key that works.
My solution: 1). Post this message on the C1/C2 Forum in the hope someone has a straightforward solution.
2). If no solution is forthcoming, I'll simply cut the Ignition Switch wires and splice them back together later :o.
Jay
I do not have an ignition switch key that works.
My solution: 1). Post this message on the C1/C2 Forum in the hope someone has a straightforward solution.
2). If no solution is forthcoming, I'll simply cut the Ignition Switch wires and splice them back together later :o.
Jay
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OP's profile shows a '63.
Original '66s had barbs on the connector that required one to remove the ignition switch in order to unplug the wires.
I'm guessing '63s were the same?
Original '66s had barbs on the connector that required one to remove the ignition switch in order to unplug the wires.
I'm guessing '63s were the same?
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Yes, using advice from nearly everyone posting in this thread, it was straightforward to easily unplug the ignition switch wires 
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Much appreciation for your help with providing specific information
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Merry Christmas,
Jay
.Much appreciation for your help with providing specific information
.Merry Christmas,
Jay
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I've collected GM keys since I was a kid and have yet to get stumped finding a key that works (got at least 200), and a lot of the old cylinders are so worn that any old GM key will work...make sure you wiggle it around a bit when you try. I even bought a car, a 60 Olds, that you could start with a screwdriver.....!
