DoubleG Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hey guys,I took my ignition switch apart to have the face plate painted and to clean the grime off of it. After putting it back together, I find that the key sticks and will not turn. Is there anyone around that specializes in this part? Or maybe a schematic showing how the ignition is put together?Thanks for the help.GG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan arnett (2) Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Your problem is that one of the little pieces of metal that is raised by the key is out of place. Take it apart again and slide the key into the inserts and see which one is out of place. It is a simple process. I may even have a picture on how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleG Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 I had a feeling that it was one of the levers being out of place. But when I look at them sitting on the key they all look to be level. Could it be that they need to be lapped in or maybe some graphite would help? Anyway, I would sure appreciate that picture if you have it handy. Thanks for the help jan arnett!GG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 If they were sitting level than the key would turn unless the problem is outside the cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan arnett (2) Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Try to turn the cyc without the little tangs in the cyc. with the key in it and see if it turns freely, You do not need to add any lubricate to make it turn.Have a nice day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Make sure the screws for the wiring are not too long as they will protrude inside and keep the key and/or light switch from turning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan arnett (2) Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 good point. I once saw a rebuild where the person used duct tape to hold the tumbler together and when he was ready to assemble it he forget to remove the tape residue. When he put it together it would not turn and he could not get it apart. I had to soak it in thinner to remove the tumbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleG Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 I solved the problem! Not only do the levers need to be in their correct position, but apparently they all need to be facing in their same original direction when reinstalled. They have a ruff burr edge on one side. If two rough sides butt up to each other, it offsets the levers enough to prevent the key from being tuned. At least that's what the trouble was with my ignition switch. Lesson learned, install the levers exactly the same way in which they were removed. Thanks for the help guys!GG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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