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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2014, 11:30:20 pm »
Oh, and am I limited to no-tilt 73-87(91) full sizes or is there another rod that'll work?
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2014, 11:38:13 pm »
the rod shouldnt be the problem. should be the ignition switch or cylinder
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2014, 11:52:24 pm »
Looks like those are cheap and in stock at auto parts stores. Or is non-OEM a bad idea?
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #18 on: November 30, 2014, 12:03:41 am »
parts stores are ok for these. i would only go oem for certain sensors on trucks with a ecm
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #19 on: November 30, 2014, 01:32:07 pm »
I'm a little stuck now. I have the column largely disassembled, but the internals are different than the pictures I'd seen. The lock cylinder won't come out at this point. Any suggestions?



edit: and when I push on the rod in the hole at 10:30 or so, the ignition turns on (or at least the turn signals started flashing).
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #20 on: November 30, 2014, 01:41:07 pm »
Err, I was wrong about that. The ignition actuator is in the square hole, and it's pulling on it that does things. I can pull it enough to get turn signals to work, and then pushed it back with a punch to not kill the battery.

I still can't figure out how to get the lock cylinder out, though.
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #21 on: November 30, 2014, 03:19:18 pm »
Yes, I now have the steering wheel and lock plate off, as well as the turn signal. I can't figure out how to get the lock cylinder out.
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #22 on: November 30, 2014, 06:42:52 pm »
Take a look at the attached
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #23 on: November 30, 2014, 06:43:17 pm »
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #24 on: November 30, 2014, 06:48:06 pm »
This one specifically
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #25 on: November 30, 2014, 06:54:15 pm »
Mine looks significantly different than the picture there. I don't see a slot to stick a screwdriver in, as shown in image 54.

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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #26 on: December 01, 2014, 05:03:38 pm »
Do the pictures I posted show up?

And yes, I managed to screw up the end of the column a little... it'll be fun getting those threads back in useable shape so I can get the nut back on. The puller slipped.
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #27 on: December 01, 2014, 07:01:30 pm »
Take a look at the attached. Take a flat blade screwdriver and tap it where the arrow is. The casting area will break through enabling you to depress the little spot on the ignition cylinder which will pop right out.
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #28 on: December 01, 2014, 07:15:05 pm »
Wow, I didn't realize they literally meant breaking through the casting. Thanks.
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Re: Ignition actuator - any better way?
« Reply #29 on: December 01, 2014, 07:18:47 pm »
Yep and file down the shaft where you peened it over. If the threads are damaged try using a thread file
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