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Re: Solenoid OK but Ignition switch collapsed

To: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Subject: Re: Solenoid OK but Ignition switch collapsed
From: "T. .R. Dafforn" <td214@cam.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 17:13:31 +0100
Isn't that only for the newer style spit 1500 were you put the key into the side
of the steering column?
Cheers
Tim
Dave Chu wrote:

> 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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