To change the ignition tumbler on a 95 Corvette you first need to remove the air bag. You must take cation when completing this task. If you have limited automotive backround you should not complete this repair because of the risk of serious injury and the need for specialty tools. If you decide to continue disconnect the battery for a minimum of 30 minutes before removing the airbag. * Safety note* when handling the airbag make sure you carry the airbag with the front facing up while holding away from your body. Once the airbag is removed and in a safe area ,still facing up ,take off the steering wheel retaining nut and using a steering wheel puller remove the steering wheel. The next step you should complete is to unbolt the turn signal and hazard switch assembly and gently pull aside-you should not have to unplug the wires. The last step is to remove the ignition switch retaining bolt and unplug any attached wires-for anti theft if equipt and remove tumbler. You may also need to have the anti-theft reprogrammed to the new switch.
Remove the screws on the side of the steering column. Remove the screws underneath the steering column and pull the bottom half of the column down. Slide a pin punch into the hole at the ignition tumbler assembly's bottom. Force the tumbler upwards and pull it out of the steering column.
The ignition switch. Where the key goes in is the key tumbler.
the ign switch or the key & tumbler ???
behind the grill cover located between the steering column and the ignition key slot.
Do you mean the ignition key or the ignition switch? The ignition switch is located on the top of the steering column above the brake pedal. It's held on by 2 bolts. It's a lot easier to work on with the column removed. If you mean the ignition key. You need to remove the steering wheel, lock plate and turn signal switch. The key tumbler will either be held in by a screw or a tab on the tumbler. There are several sources on the Internet with detailed procedures.
switch should be on the bottom of the steering column ,probably have to drop the two bolts on console to get to it
The key and tumbler are on the side of the column. There is a rod that goes down the column to the ignition switch. It is accessed on top of the column and half way down.
The key and tumbler are on the side of the column. There is a rod that goes down the column to the ignition switch. It is accessed on top of the column and half way down.
It has to be within 18" of the steering column.
Base of the steering column.
Yes and No. As far as the steering column no, that is part of the chassis electrical system. The ignition is part of the power train.
A steering column is found in a vehicle. It is the column to which the steering wheel is attached, and commonly also provides attachments for indicators. The ignition key is also often found on the steering column.