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Re: Solenoid OK but Ignition switch collapsed

To: "T. .R. Dafforn" <td214@cam.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: Solenoid OK but Ignition switch collapsed
From: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 12:09:16 -0400


In message <39353646.F1B77777@cam.ac.uk>you write:
>
>Hi all
>Re. Dead ignition..
>Checked out the solenoid (see previous mail) and everything is fine,
>managed to get it 'clicking' and the starter turning...
>So traced my electrical fault to the ignition switch which is the old
>type on a 1500 (ie down the bottom of the steering shaft) anyhow, the
>switch has had its day and is truly knackered...
>So how easy is it to drill out those shear bolts while the collumn is
>still in the car, I would like to not have to remove the whole column if
>I can help it...
>Any hints as to the best way to drill them out?
>Thanks for any help
>Cheers
>Tim
  
  Hi Tim the ignition switch is on the other side of the where the key goes.
  On my 78, there are two small screws with philips head that you unscrew
  to remove the switch.

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