[FC] How do you remove the key tumbler from the ignition switch...?

[Paul Steinberg]

Turn the ignition key to the extreme left and then using a paper clip wire, push in on the spring through the little hole.  Continue turning to the left and it will come out.  If you have one of the switch lock tumblers that has the two holes in it, then try the one on the furthest left first.  If that one doesn't work, then try the other.  If your key is excessively worn, you will have problems getting the tumbler out, even if it does work well to start the car.... Paul in CT
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Merv Krull and or Loretta Prosser 
  To: corvanatics at corvair.org ; corvairs at cybrus.net 
  Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 2:25 PM
  Subject: [FC] How do you remove the key tumbler from the ignition switch...?


  Hi folks!

  This is one of those little drive me crazy things... when I took the instrument panel apart, I stuck a wire in the hole in the key switch and fiddled with it to no avail. But then, when I went to set the panel down, the tumbler came tumbling out and I was able to continue taking the panel apart. 

  I put the key tumbler back into the ignition switch again this morning just to see how the damn thing works, and do you think I can take it apart again? 

  I tried sticking the wire back into the hole in the key switch and lined it up with the little spring loaded do ma hicky and kept pushing it and jostling it and all that good stuff.... nothing. Not even a hint.

  Tried with the key in and with the key out (key was in when it fell out!)

  nothing

  Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!!!

  toodles
  Merv KRull
  Salmon Arm, BC
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