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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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In my earlier post ( purple wire) the guys gave me somethings to check,well I have no power at my neutral switch with jumper, looks like I have problem with ignition switch .How do you remove switch my chilton book don't help me much.

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Go to the master of steering columns:

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?page_id=4

An abundance of information which is worthwhile to bookmark!
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The 1968 C3 had the ignition switch on the dash. 1969 through 1982
C3s had the ignition switch mounted on top of the steering column jacket down under the dash.

With the switch on the steering column you will need to remove the steering column from the car or at least drop it down far enough so that you will have access to the switch.

As mentioned above, there are complete instructions at the www.corvettefaq.com websight. There are two sections one for the standard (non-adjustable) column the other for the T&T.

You will need Disassembly & Repair Papers #1 and #2 as well as Disassembly & Repair Pics #1 & #2 for the appropriate type of column.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by glo
In my earlier post ( purple wire) the guys gave me somethings to check,well I have no power at my neutral switch with jumper, looks like I have problem with ignition switch .How do you remove switch my chilton book don't help me much.

Gary
Here's some pics of my '76 that may help..

http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z...man2001_photo/
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Originally Posted by glo
In my earlier post ( purple wire) the guys gave me somethings to check,well I have no power at my neutral switch with jumper, looks like I have problem with ignition switch .How do you remove switch my chilton book don't help me much.

Gary
Make sure you have power on your red wires going into the ignition switch before you go to the trouble of taking it out.Another thing to check is is the rod pushing the switch enough to engage it.The ignition switch is on an adjustable slide so make sure the switch has not slipped also.
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