Saturday, November 20, 2010

How to change an ignition switch?

I have a 1994 Chevy G20 van and cannot find the keys. Does anyone know how to remove the ignition switch so that I may replace it with a new switch and set of keys. The switch is way cheaper than a locksmith. Believe me.How to change an ignition switch?
You will need standard hand tools, a steering wheel puller, a lock plate compressor, a stramer ring tool, and a shop manual to know which 23 parts to remove and replace to change the cylinder. The cost of the manual and specialized tools will exceed even an expensive locksmith It'll cost twice as much if he has to put a jigsaw puzzle back together if you try it without guidance. BTW, the part you want to replace is the ignition lock, not the ignition switch.How to change an ignition switch?
in my 1984 dodge van all i had to do was pull the steering wheel, and remove and unscrew some turn signal peices and push this little black clip in on the top of the ignition switch and it just popped right out, left it out for like a week and put it all together and when i bought the ignition switch it just popped right in and workedHow to change an ignition switch?
take off the steering column cover. there is a tiny black button underneath the tumbler switch that you can push in, turn the key forward pulling it out at the same time.How to change an ignition switch?
Go to the Dealer and get them to call in your vin number. They can make a set of keys for you. Always keep and extra set.