Won't Start /How to Remove Ignition Switch 56 Buick Century

[Guest drdbinfl]

HI Guys,

I finally recived my 56 Century 2 weeks ago and I think my ignition switch is is bad. Previously, the car will not crank unless I play with the switch (move it abit). Now it will just "click" once and I am thinking it may be the battery but it would not even jump start so I am miffed.

Assuming it is the switch, is there a "trick" to removing it .. I rember eons ago (before I tuned fat and bald) replacing a similar part on my $75 65 Impala Convertible using a paper clip but I cant seem to get this part out of the Buick. Any insight appreciated.

Also, if you know of a way to bypass the switch perhaps I can trouble shoot?

darrell

[Guest drdbinfl]

UpDate,

Removed the battery and it tested out fine.

darrell

[Bhigdog]

to remove switch. put key in off position, push paper clip in small hole in face of switch, turn key clockwise and remove cylinder. remove screws from backside of switch (and wires of course).

[6219_Rules]

Great reply! And that is a beautiful car! Congratulations!!! I love the yellow and black combination. I remember my Grandmother had a 1956 Chevrolet BelAir sedan in those colors and it looked great. It was a wonderful car. Surprisingly I remember most of the big Chevys she had (all Impalas after the BelAir) were well built, comfortable and POWERFUL cars. You have a real beauty there.

[Guest drdbinfl]

Thanks for the compliment. I too have been a fan of the "bubble bee" combo. I think a saw a 56 Buick up close for the first time about 5-7 years ago when I stumbled onto the Annual Buick Meet in Richmond, VA .. Thus I was hooked on the 56. The color combo said "buy me!

thanks again for your note!

darrell

[Guest drdbinfl]

I will try this... MANY thanks!

darrell

[JohnD1956]

The ignition switch is so simple on these cars with the gas pedal starter switch, I tend to doubt that is your problem. Is your amp guage moving at all when you switch to on? If so I think you need to look elsewhere. Maybe dirty terminals on the starter itself?

JD