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Old 06-22-2009, 05:23 AM
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ignition problem

Well my car got stolen last December and when i got it back i was going to get rid of it. But i decided to put it back together and the only problem im having is with the ignition.
This is what they did.
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...ma/cars001.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...ma/cars002.jpg
I want to know how do i take it off and get a new one? cause these 2 screws are stopping me.
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...ma/cars003.jpg
can someone help me please so i can get back on the road.
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Old 06-22-2009, 06:27 AM
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Those are security screws, drill them out and replace the ignition switch assy.
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Old 06-22-2009, 06:30 AM
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If you take a hammer and a punch with a sharp point on it, you can hit the bolt head right near the outermost edge several times and unscrew it. Basically you are using the punch like a screwdriver of sorts. You will need to bear in mind the lefty-loosey/righty-tighty rule though. The screws are normally not THAT tight, just having no place for a conventional tool increases the difficulty of removing them.
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^ imma try, but im skeptical for it thanks
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Old 06-23-2009, 05:39 PM
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I've tried it and i couldnt make a dent. Is there another way?
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I've tried it and i couldnt make a dent. Is there another way?
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Old 06-23-2009, 06:31 PM
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You tried getting them out with a punch, or you tried drilling them out?
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Old 06-25-2009, 05:30 PM
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I tried the punch method with a hammer but it didnt move...
and i dont have a drill or any knowledge on how to use one.
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Originally Posted by A32MadMax
I tried the punch method with a hammer but it didnt move...
and i dont have a drill or any knowledge on how to use one.
It doesn't really take any knowledge to use a drill, just common sense

Well you're going to have to either get a drill, or try harder with the punch/hammer.
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