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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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this on my 93 CC auto to stick conversion. I got another column so I dont have the automatic shift lever to look at no more.
The column I got is also a 93 but it came from a "stick" truck. i would like to swap key cylinders so i dont have the extra key to worry about. These columns are definitely different from the older trucks which I am so much more familiar with. How do I get the key switch out on these? I do not see any spring pin to push as I pull the cyl out of the column...
 
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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The factory service manual has the section just for the ignition switch. It shows every pin and screw to remove. It is downloadable in the FAQ.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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I went there before posting and my computer said it was too large of a file to download. maybe I'll go ask my dealer buddy if he has one he has a few different FMs from the 90s in his garage, I have several 70s/80s ones...
 
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I never gotten that message. I just tried it too, it works.
 
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OK I got it... tried it again message was "too big to scan" not too big to download;
the closest I found was a 95 manual in the FAQ mines a 93....

I went to get back in after I downloaded it and could not find it on my computer had to download it again; no tab above came up to allow me to save or name the file for future reference though.... i hate computers.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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well found the issue there was a chunk out of the end of the key lock; went to teh JY and got another ign switch and key lock today. good as new. I wasnt gonna pay $90 for the key lock part of the switch. No way.
 
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