ignition switch
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Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Cary NC
St. Jude Donor '03 & '05
Re: ignition switch (trackdogg)
Just replaced mine and I didn't find an easy way :nonod:
Jim Shea's papers at the url below were a BIG help!
http://www.corvettefaq.com/listing.asp?group=7
Look at either the STD or Tilt and Telescoping Column (depending on which you have) Dissasembly and Repair papers and pics. They will take you through dropping the column and getting to the switch.
Good Luck!
Jim Shea's papers at the url below were a BIG help!
http://www.corvettefaq.com/listing.asp?group=7
Look at either the STD or Tilt and Telescoping Column (depending on which you have) Dissasembly and Repair papers and pics. They will take you through dropping the column and getting to the switch.
Good Luck!
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Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Toledo OH
Re: ignition switch (trackdogg)
Even with instructions, it's one of the worst jobs I've ever undertaken. I'd suggest to wait until you have plenty of time and be sure to keep track of all the parts you take off. Good luck, you will get it done eventually.
Jim
Jim
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From: rices landing Pa.
Re: ignition switch (Jb3778)
Amen to that about the time and the worst job on the whole car, I am still waiting for parts that I broke { hopefully because of age} and not me , but it is a slow and painfull experience. I still can not locate where one part goes.
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From: Moon Township PA
Re: ignition switch (Jb3778)
Even with instructions, it's one of the worst jobs I've ever undertaken. I'd suggest to wait until you have plenty of time and be sure to keep track of all the parts you take off. Good luck, you will get it done eventually.
Jim
Jim
Gary
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From: Cary NC
St. Jude Donor '03 & '05
Re: ignition switch (GaryS)
:iagree:
While it definitely was not a fun job, I don't think it was that difficult and I am a beginner mechanic/tinkerer. As I said above, Jim's papers were a huge help.
On my '69 I didn't even need the special tools since I have a std column and you can just remove the screws holding the wheel to remove it so the column will drop low enough to get to the switch. You don't need to get inside the column to replace the ignition switch.
While it definitely was not a fun job, I don't think it was that difficult and I am a beginner mechanic/tinkerer. As I said above, Jim's papers were a huge help.
On my '69 I didn't even need the special tools since I have a std column and you can just remove the screws holding the wheel to remove it so the column will drop low enough to get to the switch. You don't need to get inside the column to replace the ignition switch.
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Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Valparaiso IN
Re: ignition switch (69_BigBlock)
I agree, the ignition switch is mounted on the column, under the dash. It is fairly easy to drop the column enough to gain access to it.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/StdC3ColumnD&R226JA04.doc
This doc has pretty good instructions.. :smash:
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/StdC3ColumnD&R226JA04.doc
This doc has pretty good instructions.. :smash:
