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2025 c3 ('74-'82) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2019 C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods)
Hi and Welcome!
The switch that you posted a link to tightens with a nut.
The discontinued switch was held on by a clip called 'lock cylinder retainer' in your link.
Both are the same off & on with a turn of the key.
If you still have the old switch it can sometimes be brought back to life by soaking it in two parts ammonia and one part peroxide.
[QUOTE=Peterbuilt;1596479529]The switch that you posted a link to tightens with a nut.
The discontinued switch was held on by a clip called 'lock cylinder retainer' in your link.
Both are the same off & on with a turn of the key.
If you still have the old switch it can sometimes be brought back to life by soaking it in two parts ammonia and one part peroxide.
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I have no lock at all. I’m not even sure I have the wiring.]
The switch that you posted a link to tightens with a nut.
The discontinued switch was held on by a clip called 'lock cylinder retainer' in your link.
Both are the same off & on with a turn of the key.
If you still have the old switch it can sometimes be brought back to life by soaking it in two parts ammonia and one part peroxide.
Peterbuilt:
I sent you a PM on this also.
You mentioned soaking in 2 parts ammonia to 1 part peroxide. Can you specify what kind of ammonia to use? I know ammonia in its base form is a gas. But ammonia is used in various products, e.g., window cleaners, and other commercial cleaning products.
Also, is the peroxide you mention hydrogen peroxide?
Thanks for your help Peterbuilt! I really appreciate it.
2025 c3 ('74-'82) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2019 C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods)
Hi rdupler2,
I'll respond here instead of by PM in case others have the same question.
Yes, liquid ammonia as found as a household cleaner and hydrogen peroxide.
You can find them at Walmart and other big stores.
Regards Pete.
Hi rdupler2,
I'll respond here instead of by PM in case others have the same question.
Yes, liquid ammonia as found as a household cleaner and hydrogen peroxide.
You can find them at Walmart and other big stores.
Regards Pete.
Peterbuilt:
Thanks for the reply! I found some ammonia solution at ACE hardware.
A couple more questions.
1) How long should I allow it to soak?
2) What do you use to clean out the ammonia/peroxide from the switch after soaking? Just in case it might have a detrimental affect if it is left in there? Or just set it aside and let it dry out?
Try soaking the lock for 10 to 15 minutes while turning the key every few minutes.
If you try this twice and have no luck the lock is DOA.
Spraying graphite or similar lock lube and evaporation will clean it out.
Peterbuilt:
I owe you a steak dinner sometime Everything you suggested worked perfectly! I now have a working alarm switch/system in my Corvette. I am eternally grateful.
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Is there much of a difference in the lock cylinder switch for the c3 alarms?
Everything you suggested worked perfectly! I now have a working alarm switch/system in my Corvette. I am eternally grateful.