Ignition Switch how

wichol98 · Post by **wichol98** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:27 pm

how do i replace the ignition switch on my 1980 fiat carb any feedback is good th

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So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:35 pm

you'll need the key first. Remove the plastic column covers, disconnect the wires or harness from the back. Remove the two small phillips screws just behind the switch bezel. Turn the key to run, then push down the spring loaded button on the right side of the switch and remove the switch

wichol98 · Post by **wichol98** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:54 pm

wat if i loose the key

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:04 am

then your life will become very difficult. Easiest method is then to remove the steering column and take the whole thing to your local locksmith to get a key made. Or, spend a day drilling the tumblers out of the lock

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 10:10 am

for those that haven't lost their keys, most stock switches have an arrow engraved on the chrome ring. turn the key to align with this arrow, and the key will be in the correct position to follow the procedure described above by Mark.

some of us old farts gotta look real close to see that arrow, but it IS there.

wichol98 · Post by **wichol98** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:20 pm

i took the hard one and it took me the hole day u were right mark

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:39 pm

chalk that one up to experience. When you put the new switch in be sure to get an extra key made

wichol98 · Post by **wichol98** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:29 am