I had a similar problem...except that the inside of the lock self
destructed AFTER I took the key out and so...could not get the key to
go in.
Hopefully you will have better luck, but the only recourse I had was
to have a new igntion/lock switch installed...about $300 parts and
labor.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Timothy J. Boesken" <tboesken@one.net>
To: "Six-Pack List (E-mail)" <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 7:55 AM
Subject: Ignition Lock/Switch
> Hi, everyone.
>
> I could use some input on the ignition lock/switch on my '73 TR.
Never had
> any indication of a problem with it, turned it off the other day and
now it
> won't unlock. I've removed the switch from the back of the lock,
thinking
> it was a problem with the seating of the switch, but it still won't
turn!
> I've got a locksmith coming to look at it tomorrow. I'm not looking
forward
> to taking the dash apart to get to the lock assembly and remove it.
Any
> suggestions?
>
> Tim Boesken
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