Begin by removing the three screws on the back of the steering wheel. Remove the front of the steering wheel cover, disconnect or clip the horn wires. remove the shaft bolt. use a puller to remove the steering wheel (available at auto parts stores or make one using angle iron drilled and tapped) compress spring loaded plate (tool required Best to make one out of flat iron bent in U shape drilled in the center with threaded stock brazed to a nut that will thread on to the shaft) remove the retaining ring being very careful not to damage it. remove plate and bearing pre-load spring. remove the turn signal switch, if you can pull it over the shaft without disconnecting the wiring harness do so if not, the harness clip is on the side of the column under dash. use a small screwdriver to press in on the detent allowing you to pull the key switch out.
With no key you will have to drill out the existing tumbler assembly from the switch in order to unscrew the ignition switch bezel.
To change the ignition switch on a 1971 VW, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Remove the steering column cover by unscrewing any screws or clips holding it in place. Locate the ignition switch, disconnect the wiring harness, and unbolt the switch from the column. Replace it with the new switch, reconnect the wiring, reassemble the steering column cover, and reconnect the battery.
You would have to drill out the center of the lock or have a locksmith pick the lock.
Its the yellow one comes from starter engine" p" Erik
You should buy the Bentley manual as the ignition switches have changed over the years.
To replace the ignition cylinder on a 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Remove the steering column cover by unscrewing the screws, then locate the ignition switch and cylinder. Insert the key and turn it to the "On" position, press the release pin to remove the cylinder, and then install the new ignition cylinder by reversing the process. Finally, reattach the steering column cover and reconnect the battery.
To remove the ignition lock cylinder on a 1971 Cutlass, first, ensure the steering wheel is unlocked and the key is in the "on" position. Locate the retaining pin or screw on the ignition housing, usually found on the underside of the steering column. Use a small tool to depress the pin while simultaneously pulling the lock cylinder out. Once released, you can remove the ignition lock cylinder completely.
To remove the convertible top switch on a 1971 GTO, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Then, use a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry off the switch cover plate if applicable. After that, disconnect the wiring harness from the switch and unscrew the switch from its mounting location. Finally, gently pull the switch out of the dashboard area.
Remove the steering wheel and lock plate then the turn signal switch and key reminder contacts, then a screw that runs right against the lock cylinder and pull it out. You need a puller for the steeering wheel and a spring compressor fot the lock plate available to rent at most parts stores,
Reach under the dash at the switch. There is a small button on the side of the switch, push it in and remove the light switch knob. The switch is fastened to the dash by the round nut with a slot on each side of it.
Something is keeping power to the ignition coil. You need a wiring schematic and trace the wiring.
Had the same thing happen on a '73 SB. It turned out (after much cussing) to be the ignition switch. Try replacing the switch with an OEM and "see" what happens!