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Old February 17th 06, 03:32 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Default Removing ignition switch without key.

Easier to jerk a couple of wires.

On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:16:31 GMT, "Fred V." >
wrote:

>I thought the thieves used a slide hammer? Then they put a big screwdriver
>in to start the car?
>Fred
>
>"Spike" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On 15 Feb 2006 19:39:40 -0800, "Brendan" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Hi,
>>>66 mustang...Can I remove the ignition switch without the key (keys are
>>>lost) as I am having trouble. I have a new tumbler with keys and switch
>>>assembley but cant seem to twist the assembly out from behind the
>>>dash.? Avoiding drilling it out but maybe I have to.

>> I just went through both Chilton and Haynes manuals and essentially,
>> it says to remove the cyl you have to insert the key, turn it, and
>> slip a wire into the hole....
>>
>> Then, to replace the switch, it says the same thing, followed by...
>>
>> ...then press on the rear of the switch and rotate the switch 1/8 turn
>> counter clockwise. Remove the bezel, switch and spacer. Next, remove
>> the nut from the back of the switch. Remove the accessory and gauge
>> feed wires from the accessory terminal. Pull the insulated plug from
>> the rear of the switch. Follow reverse order to install the new
>> switch.
>>
>> If you are replacing the switch and cylinder, then destruction of the
>> old is not important. It seems I recall a large screwdriver being
>> used. Lets see if anyone has any information on that before going
>> with it. ANYONE?
>> --
>>
>> Spike
>> 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
>> w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
>> Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
>> gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
>> audio-video...
>> See my ride at....
>> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
>> Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
>> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
>> Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg

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Spike
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
audio-video...
See my ride at....
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/d..._11_05_002.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/E...ebuild_006.jpg
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