Can anyone tell me how to remove the ignition switch on a '78 4x4 1/2 ton with tilt wheel? When you put the key in the ignition, it will just turn in circles. It locks normally with the key out. Thanks.
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1978 ignition switch replacement
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Thanks for the reply. That's what I kinda figured I had to do. It's my son-in-laws truck, so I'll show him how to do it.
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I've pulled a lot of key cylinders. I think 78 or 79 was when they went from spring retained to screw retained. You need to pull the steering wheel and about six or seven other parts. It's a real PIA, even if you've done a bunch of them.
The switch is right behind the cylinder, and is held with a couple big Torx screws.
Many locksmiths have this skill, cause we need to pull the switch to recreate a lost key. The problem can be either the cylinder or the switch. Can't tell, till the column is taken apart.