Ignition key removal on 06 SG
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Now ya tell me, duh, thanks for the info on the fix.
It is really very easy once you get the hang of it, and you can pull it off in one second. You don't really need a screwdriver, as stated in the manual, if you have small fingers and can push the tab under the switch with a finger while turning the ignition key CCW. Start at the Lock position, push up on the tab with a finger or small screwdriver blade, turn the key CCW about 60°, and pull the switch **** up and out.
Make sure you remember the correct position of all the switch parts for reassembly and don't attempt to move the switch to any other position unless all parts integral to the **** (2 collars and a nut) are in place. I made the mistake of inserting the switch **** without the collars and nuts by mistake to move the switch off Lock to move the handlebars, and got the internal mechanism out of whack. I thought I would have to trailer it to the dealer, but using a flashlight and flat-blade screwdriver managed to get the switch mechanism back in alignment. There are two moving parts to the switch mechanism inside the shaft hole, and if they get out of alignment the **** won't fit properly and the switch won't work.
The point is that you may need to insert the switch **** in to unlock the handlebars to re-attach the fairing switch cap, as it is a tight fit. Just make sure everything is in place (collars and nut) before attempting it.
Make sure you remember the correct position of all the switch parts for reassembly and don't attempt to move the switch to any other position unless all parts integral to the **** (2 collars and a nut) are in place. I made the mistake of inserting the switch **** without the collars and nuts by mistake to move the switch off Lock to move the handlebars, and got the internal mechanism out of whack. I thought I would have to trailer it to the dealer, but using a flashlight and flat-blade screwdriver managed to get the switch mechanism back in alignment. There are two moving parts to the switch mechanism inside the shaft hole, and if they get out of alignment the **** won't fit properly and the switch won't work.
The point is that you may need to insert the switch **** in to unlock the handlebars to re-attach the fairing switch cap, as it is a tight fit. Just make sure everything is in place (collars and nut) before attempting it.
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Dont forget, You HAVE to turn the key CCW when installing it too.
Turning the key CCW retracts the locking pawl. All pushing the button does is allows the key mechanism to rotate ccw past lock.
I fought installing my ignition for an hour before I figured that out.
Tim
Turning the key CCW retracts the locking pawl. All pushing the button does is allows the key mechanism to rotate ccw past lock.
I fought installing my ignition for an hour before I figured that out.
Tim
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Thanks!! You saved me a ton of frustration.
It is really very easy once you get the hang of it, and you can pull it off in one second. You don't really need a screwdriver, as stated in the manual, if you have small fingers and can push the tab under the switch with a finger while turning the ignition key CCW. Start at the Lock position, push up on the tab with a finger or small screwdriver blade, turn the key CCW about 60°, and pull the switch **** up and out.
Make sure you remember the correct position of all the switch parts for reassembly and don't attempt to move the switch to any other position unless all parts integral to the **** (2 collars and a nut) are in place. I made the mistake of inserting the switch **** without the collars and nuts by mistake to move the switch off Lock to move the handlebars, and got the internal mechanism out of whack. I thought I would have to trailer it to the dealer, but using a flashlight and flat-blade screwdriver managed to get the switch mechanism back in alignment. There are two moving parts to the switch mechanism inside the shaft hole, and if they get out of alignment the **** won't fit properly and the switch won't work.
The point is that you may need to insert the switch **** in to unlock the handlebars to re-attach the fairing switch cap, as it is a tight fit. Just make sure everything is in place (collars and nut) before attempting it.
Make sure you remember the correct position of all the switch parts for reassembly and don't attempt to move the switch to any other position unless all parts integral to the **** (2 collars and a nut) are in place. I made the mistake of inserting the switch **** without the collars and nuts by mistake to move the switch off Lock to move the handlebars, and got the internal mechanism out of whack. I thought I would have to trailer it to the dealer, but using a flashlight and flat-blade screwdriver managed to get the switch mechanism back in alignment. There are two moving parts to the switch mechanism inside the shaft hole, and if they get out of alignment the **** won't fit properly and the switch won't work.
The point is that you may need to insert the switch **** in to unlock the handlebars to re-attach the fairing switch cap, as it is a tight fit. Just make sure everything is in place (collars and nut) before attempting it.
Thanks!! You saved me a ton of frustration.
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REMOVAL OF IGNITION SWITCH for 05 ELECTRA-GLIDE CLASSIC
with the KEY inserted, turn SWITCH to the accessory position.
push tab on bottom left side of switch, pushdown switch with the KEY. at same time turn KEY counterclockwise and it pops right out. i had no spring and no special tool was needed. went back together like a charm.
with the KEY inserted, turn SWITCH to the accessory position.
push tab on bottom left side of switch, pushdown switch with the KEY. at same time turn KEY counterclockwise and it pops right out. i had no spring and no special tool was needed. went back together like a charm.
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