removing ignition lock from cluster... HOW?

Obin Robinson · 05-09-2001, 07:59 AM

ok, i need a bit of help here. i have to replace my ignition cluster (you know, that lightweight alloy thing around the steering column that the key goes into). i got a new one, but it doesn't have an ignition lock (the thing that the key goes into). how can i carefully remove my old one and plug it into the new one? i don't want to force it and bust it off.

thanks!

obin

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AMCPorsche924Powerhaus! · 05-09-2001, 02:36 PM

about 10 guys kep asking the same question over and over on 924.org

i explained it there a bunch of times over the past year.

drew1 · 05-09-2001, 02:50 PM

Obin,

About 4 pages ago, Brandon85-944 had the same question. I put the dimonsions you use to locate & drill hole to get lock cylinder out. Powerhuas replied with where the allen screw is to get the collar off the steering column.

drew1

AMCPorsche924Powerhaus! · 05-09-2001, 04:11 PM

http://www.megaone.com/geoisfuct000/

pics are on that server

[This message has been edited by AMCPorsche924Powerhaus! (edited 05-09-2001).]

AMCPorsche924Powerhaus! · 05-09-2001, 04:39 PM

drill where the two top holes are, the other two that i drilled were just hit and miss, and I missed.
Right where the two top holes are with yellow arrow, the clip is, and you stick a pick in, and push on the clip as shown in keyclip.JPG, and yank the sucker right out.

Obin Robinson · 05-09-2001, 05:36 PM

wow, thanks guys, i was looking up the wrong keywords!

i am going to replace this one only because i am trying to get under the curtain for NY state safety inspection. after this is done, i am looking at wiring in a push-button starter. the centre console is coming out of my car, and i am measuring the place to put the centre guages.

thanks for the help though!

obin