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I need to remove the ignition switch in my 92 chevy corsica.key broke off.I've removed steering wheel, the notched plate turn signal, hazard switch etc. and am down to the switch itself but am unable to remove the switch. I thought there was a detent holding it in,theres a small hole in the switch housing but pushing on it doesn't work. HELP!!!!! thisis a 1992 Chevy Corsica,4dr,3.1L,Automatic
Turn your key to the off position. If you look at the bass of the cilinder ther is a white clip. Remove the clip it jest pulls out. After doing so you should see a black screw remove the screw and your lock cilinder should pull right out
You can only push this detent pin in when ignition is in on position try to put key that snapped in and wriggle it around to try and turn ignition to on position so then you can remove barrel
if cant turn need to change whole assembly by un doing shear pin for clamp that holds whole assembly on steering column or do what some lock smiths do drill out old barrel slowly and going up in drill sizes until barrel comes out from housing without damaging housing
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You have to remove your steering wheel and the with the assistance of a special tool you remove the plate under the steering wheel. Then you remove the screw that holds the ignition switch it will come out.
Remove the horn ,then the nut holding the steering wheel on,then using a steering wheel puller,remove the steering wheel,then remove the lock plate,using a lock plate remover,then remove the turn signal switch,and there is a screw pin,that holds the ignition key cylinder in,remove it,and pull the key cylinder out.
its not that had to replace the ignition switch, remove the steering wheel, u will need to buy a ighition removal tool, push plate down, remove plate and the switch will slide right out.. go to advanced auto parts and they will tell you all the tools you will need to replace the switch, and they have a loaner tool program, so just buy the tool and take it back and get your money back.. good luck keith...
The ignition crank shaft is broken inside the Steering Column Lock Assy. You will need to buy a new assy (cost appr. $202.21) and 2 steering lock bolts (cost appr. $4.96 ea) at a Toyota or Lexus dealer. Call either dealer for best price and availability. To replace you'll need to remove the black snap-on panel below speedometer then remove the screws securing the driver side dash. Behind the dash is a steel plate. Remove that and remove the steering column covers by turning the steering wheel to access the screws. You'll see that the SCLA is secured by 2 break-away bolt (this is an anti-theft feature). Use a dremel tool with cutting disc to make a notch in the screw head to remove with a flathead screwdriver. If this doesn't work your other option is to cut the bolts where the assy bolts together. Remove the broken SCLA and remove the key FOB and install into new SCLA. If your mechanically incline this should take about 2-3 hrs. and save you $300-400 in labor cost.
The ignition crank shaft is broken inside the Steering Column Lock Assy. You will need to buy a new assy (cost appr. $202.21) and 2 steering lock bolts (cost appr. $4.96 ea) at a Toyota or Lexus dealer. Call either dealer for best price and availability. To replace you'll need to remove the black snap-on panel below speedometer then remove the screws securing the driver side dash. Behind the dash is a steel plate. Remove that and remove the steering column covers by turning the steering wheel to access the screws. You'll see that the SCLA is secured by 2 break-away bolt (this is an anti-theft feature). Use a dremel tool with cutting disc to make a notch in the screw head to remove with a flathead screwdriver. If this doesn't work your other option is to cut the bolts where the assy bolts together. Remove the broken SCLA and remove the key FOB and install into new SCLA. If your mechanically incline this should take about 2-3 hrs. and save you $300-400 in labor cost.
Part numbers are same at Toyota and Lexus dealers.
Sometimes you can jiggle the steering wheel left and right really hard while trying to turn the key. To change the ignition switch or tumblers you have to remove the steering wheel. Then remove the pressure plate and turn signal switch then you should see the ignition switch. There is usually a pin that you have to pull to release the switch. If I am missing a step it is due to my failing memory. Once you pull the steering wheel, just keep pulling until you get to the switch. Sorry for lack of instuction, I have fibromyalgia and can't remember much anymore. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Yes, you need to remove the steering wheel and the wheel lock collar then remove the signal switch plate.....on the left side of the steering shaft there is a single screw remove it and the ignition switch will slide out(you may need to rotate the switch to the run position.)then you should be able to push the broken part of the key out..........you may need to drill a small hole in the bottom of the cylinder and use a small screw driver to push the broken key out hope this helps.....Good Luck!
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WARNING: On vehicles equipped with Airbags, disable airbag system prior to performing service procedures.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove steering wheel as outlined under STEERING WHEEL procedure.
Using a screwdriver, pry cover from housing.
Using lock plate compressing No. J-23653 or equivalent, compress lock plate, and pry snap ring from groove on shaft, Fig. 5. Slowly release lock plate compressing tool, then remove tool and lock plate from shaft end.
Slide canceling cam and upper bearing preload spring from end of shaft.
Remove turn signal (multi-function) lever.
Remove hazard warning knob retaining screw, button, spring and knob.
Remove pivot arm.
Wrap upper part of electrical connector with tape to prevent snagging of wires during switch removal.
Remove switch retaining screws and pull switch up from column, guiding wire harness through column.
Remove buzzer switch and spring clip. On 1990-92 models, ignition key must be removed from lock to remove buzzer switch. On 1991-92 models, switch and spring clip are one assembly.
Turn lock cylinder to Run position on 1989 models or Lock position on 1990-92 models, then remove lock cylinder retaining screw and the lock cylinder.
To install, rotate lock cylinder to the stop while holding housing. Align cylinder key with keyway in housing, then push lock cylinder into housing until fully seated. Lock cylinder must be in Run position to install buzzer switch.
Install lock cylinder retaining screw, then the buzzer switch, turn signal switch and steering wheel.
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