Ignition Lock Cylinder Question
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Ignition Lock Cylinder Question
Key-In-Ignition-Switch Buzzer doesn't want to shut off.
Searched and found some really good postings on it here. After reading them, I'm pretty sure it's the Buzzer Tab that's the culprit.
I tore down and rebuilt the T & T column on this '73, so it figures.
When I first investigated the Lock Cylinder, I found it very loose and was even able to extract it. I had the door open at the time, and as the cylinder came out, the buzzer silenced. All this was before I read the posts, so I failed to take note of the Buzzer Tab. Concerns me now, because when I re-inserted the Cylinder (started the buzzer then), now the Lock Cylinder is not coming out again like before.
Looks like I'll have to now remove the Steering Wheel, expose the Turn Signal Switch, and remove the Lock Cylinder the "conventional" way.
But my question is: What should I expect to see as far as the Buzzer Tab's condition?
Hopefully someone has experienced this one and can tell me what to expect to find.
Thanks guys.
Steve
Searched and found some really good postings on it here. After reading them, I'm pretty sure it's the Buzzer Tab that's the culprit.
I tore down and rebuilt the T & T column on this '73, so it figures.
When I first investigated the Lock Cylinder, I found it very loose and was even able to extract it. I had the door open at the time, and as the cylinder came out, the buzzer silenced. All this was before I read the posts, so I failed to take note of the Buzzer Tab. Concerns me now, because when I re-inserted the Cylinder (started the buzzer then), now the Lock Cylinder is not coming out again like before.
Looks like I'll have to now remove the Steering Wheel, expose the Turn Signal Switch, and remove the Lock Cylinder the "conventional" way.
But my question is: What should I expect to see as far as the Buzzer Tab's condition?
Hopefully someone has experienced this one and can tell me what to expect to find.
Thanks guys.
Steve
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The tab extends when the ignition key is in the lock cylinder and the cylinder is in the OFF, OFF-LOCK, or ACCESSORY positions.
When the tab is extended it engages the key buzzer switch and closes the contacts and the buzzer makes noise.
Turning the key to any other position retracts the tab and the contacts open and no more buzzer.
Jim Shea has a how-to remove the switch and replacing the key warning switch in paper #1.
PS: Well done on your other column repair.
When the tab is extended it engages the key buzzer switch and closes the contacts and the buzzer makes noise.
Turning the key to any other position retracts the tab and the contacts open and no more buzzer.
Jim Shea has a how-to remove the switch and replacing the key warning switch in paper #1.
PS: Well done on your other column repair.
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Joined: Oct 2013
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From: San Diego California
The tab extends when the ignition key is in the lock cylinder and the cylinder is in the OFF, OFF-LOCK, or ACCESSORY positions.
When the tab is extended it engages the key buzzer switch and closes the contacts and the buzzer makes noise.
Turning the key to any other position retracts the tab and the contacts open and no more buzzer.
Jim Shea has a how-to remove the switch and replacing the key warning switch in paper #1.
PS: Well done on your other column repair.
When the tab is extended it engages the key buzzer switch and closes the contacts and the buzzer makes noise.
Turning the key to any other position retracts the tab and the contacts open and no more buzzer.
Jim Shea has a how-to remove the switch and replacing the key warning switch in paper #1.
PS: Well done on your other column repair.
And your input to the threads I found on the subject were more than well done; like excellent.
And there is a lot of "slop-osis" with this (the car's original) Lock Cylinder.
If I do buy a Delco-Remy replacement, can a locksmith go in there and replace the tumblers (or whatever else it takes) so I can retain use of the original key?
That's important to me.
Thanks again.
Steve
