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Removing stuck ignition switch

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:07 pm
by nwxh
As the title says: hammer and screwdriver didn't work. Cheers, Nick

Re: Removing stuck ignition switch

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:39 pm
by simmitc
Is it dash or column mounted? Have you undone the retaining ring? How about a photo? The switch is generally a loose fit within the hole and comes out very easily. Is it a standard Minor switch?

Re: Removing stuck ignition switch

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 11:13 pm
by nwxh
Dash mounted. All other fittings came off with fingernails in the grooves. should there be a large nut behind?

Couldn't answer the others but will take a photo if it doesn't come out tomorrow.

Re: Removing stuck ignition switch

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:02 am
by aupickup
it comes out from the back , sometimes the connections can hold up but it will come out , as it had to go in in the first place :D

Re: Removing stuck ignition switch

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:03 pm
by bmcecosse
There should be a locking nut on the back - take the speedo out...

Re: Removing stuck ignition switch

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:11 pm
by simmitc
Yes, there is a locking nut at the back, but that effectively controls how far out the switch will protrude, and does not need to be removed to remove the switch. The switch is retained by a screw on collar round where the key goes. With that undone, the switch should "just" move in to the dash. Perhaps a previous owner used superglue or similar to hold the collar in place.

Re: Removing stuck ignition switch

Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:00 am
by bmcecosse
Yes but if the nut is slackened with a spanner - the ring will unscrew easily.

Re: Removing stuck ignition switch

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:40 pm
by nwxh
Came out with brute force. There was something white on the seal. Glue?