Steering lock plate removal
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Steering lock plate removal
Hi guys, fitting a new ignition switch but having a bit of trouble getting the column apart. Managed to get the bearing and snap rings off, but I'm stumped when it comes to the lock plate. I assume that is what is called, the circular, saw blade looking thing. Any tips? I saw on another forum they used a special tool, but I'm hoping I can get it off without a special tool
Cheers
Cheers
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Yes I've done this job recently. The big jagged locked ring plate is held in place by a pin. You need to drift that pin out and then you can remove the lock plate. After that it's easy to remove the ignition switch and barrel.
Don't forget to lower the steering column so as to make removing/refitting the switch easy. It has a junction block which is a bit of a fiddle to squeeze down thru the steering column head. I posted some pics of the lock removal a while back in winter/spring this year.
Also, depending on the quality of the new ignition switch the junction block may need cable tying together for insurance.
Finally, I hope you have a good ignition switch. The crap one Roackauto sent me was wired completely wrong and after multiple attempts at re wiring the switch, I binned it and bought a rare OEM zone for £125. Worked first time and ever since.
Good luck
Don't forget to lower the steering column so as to make removing/refitting the switch easy. It has a junction block which is a bit of a fiddle to squeeze down thru the steering column head. I posted some pics of the lock removal a while back in winter/spring this year.
Also, depending on the quality of the new ignition switch the junction block may need cable tying together for insurance.
Finally, I hope you have a good ignition switch. The crap one Roackauto sent me was wired completely wrong and after multiple attempts at re wiring the switch, I binned it and bought a rare OEM zone for £125. Worked first time and ever since.
Good luck
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Chris, I drifted mine out in five minutes.
Don't even think about the push button switch. I researched all that too.
I hope your new switch is good, but mine had the starter turning at start..and it stayed starting. Long annoying story.
Don't even think about the push button switch. I researched all that too.
I hope your new switch is good, but mine had the starter turning at start..and it stayed starting. Long annoying story.
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Dave, as we discussed at the time, I had so much fun
I ended up retiring the switch via a junction box and literally trying to reconfigure. Gave up and ordered OEM in the end.
CHRIS READ THIS
Ok, got your attention. Your new switch has a small black wire coming down from it. It wil join the OEM connector under the dash as you plug the two halfs together to finalise the job. It will join up against an orange wire.
DONT
Cut the small black wire and tape it. It is an earth and will blow a fuse if connected to the OEM orange wire. The small black wire, not the big one, you need that!
On an auto there is a separate orange wire that lluminitrs the shifter on the column. That needs to be attached to its original orange OEM partner wire to work.
I ended up retiring the switch via a junction box and literally trying to reconfigure. Gave up and ordered OEM in the end.
CHRIS READ THIS
Ok, got your attention. Your new switch has a small black wire coming down from it. It wil join the OEM connector under the dash as you plug the two halfs together to finalise the job. It will join up against an orange wire.
DONT
Cut the small black wire and tape it. It is an earth and will blow a fuse if connected to the OEM orange wire. The small black wire, not the big one, you need that!
On an auto there is a separate orange wire that lluminitrs the shifter on the column. That needs to be attached to its original orange OEM partner wire to work.
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Cheers, i thought that the connectors didnt line up properly, if that orange wire is just for the shifter light then i can forget about that for now. Going to give it another try today, hopefully can get it sortedMilesnMiles wrote:Dave, as we discussed at the time, I had so much fun
I ended up retiring the switch via a junction box and literally trying to reconfigure. Gave up and ordered OEM in the end.
CHRIS READ THIS
Ok, got your attention. Your new switch has a small black wire coming down from it. It wil join the OEM connector under the dash as you plug the two halfs together to finalise the job. It will join up against an orange wire.
DONT
Cut the small black wire and tape it. It is an earth and will blow a fuse if connected to the OEM orange wire. The small black wire, not the big one, you need that!
On an auto there is a separate orange wire that lluminitrs the shifter on the column. That needs to be attached to its original orange OEM partner wire to work.
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