 How do I get this damned switch out |
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| lawrencedesigns |
 Oct 30 2004, 10:46 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 14-July 04 From: West Hills, CA Member No.: 2,349  |
In trying to replace my starter switch, I have run into a snag. Pelican tells me there should be two screws holding the key mechanism in. In my 76, there is no such screws...
How do I get this mechanism out without destroying it? Attached image(s) 
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| Root_Werks |
Oct 30 2004, 10:49 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,331 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Your 76 is "newer" or different than the pre 74' ones. I cannot remember how, but there are no screws (in the same place anyway). Keep looking? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| ejm |
Oct 30 2004, 10:54 AM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,693 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
The lock is held in by a springy tab. If if has never been changed before you'll need to drill a hole in the housing to push on the tab. Look at the new lock cylinder and use it as a guide for the hole location.
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| lawrencedesigns |
Oct 30 2004, 11:04 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 14-July 04 From: West Hills, CA Member No.: 2,349 |
Thanks Ed. Unfortunately, I don't have a new cylinder. I am only replacing the plastic switch.
I will just have to keep working on it..... |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Oct 30 2004, 11:18 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,301 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Keith, before you start drilling holes, check this out.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...+switch+removal |
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 30 2004, 12:27 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i know how on a 73/74 car...but that dunt help (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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| eeyore |
Oct 30 2004, 04:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 889 Joined: 8-January 04 From: meridian, id Member No.: 1,533 Region Association: None |
Just did this last week on a '75.
Remove the circlip on the left end of the shaft (circled in red). Pull the hex-head bolt holding the switch assembly to the column underneath (red arrow). You don't need to remove the circlip that hold the bearing to the switch assembly. The switch assembly will come off the shaft with medium effort. A small phillips screw holds in the switch assebly. PS I hope you got a factory Porsche switch. It is well worth the $35. The $12 aftermarket part available from everywhere else wears out quickly and/or doesn't work reliably. I hate asking strangers for a push start. Attached image(s) 
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| lawrencedesigns |
Oct 30 2004, 06:59 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 14-July 04 From: West Hills, CA Member No.: 2,349 |
Thanks...I got it apart.
I drove over to Performance Products and got a $17.00 Switch. Have I screwed up? |
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| eeyore |
Oct 30 2004, 11:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 889 Joined: 8-January 04 From: meridian, id Member No.: 1,533 Region Association: None |
The cheap switch works. But not as well as the expensive one. Now that you have the hang of swapping the switch, no biggie. If you start having odd symptoms of intermittent headlights, hot start problems and other electrical issues, switch the switch first.
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