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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Hope someone can help. Just installed chrome accents around ignition switch and switches. looks good. got the ignition switch back together turns all direction and locks the front wheel with no problem. except the switch will not lock unable to turn key and do not want to force. Any recommendatons
 
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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turn your wheel all the way to lfet lock, the same place you should have removed the switch from

get a flashlight and a small flat blade screwdriver, use the light and look down the lock tube..you will see that the internals are not lined up...
line them up with the screwdriver and install your switch.

Good luck, it may take a few times.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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And show us those chome goodies. I've been looking for something to go around the lower switches.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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they appear to be lined up and the wheel locks okay to the left but the key will not turn to lock.
could missalignment cause this
 
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It takes alot of playing with it. Take a nap come back and try latter.
 
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Originally Posted by rocknrod
It takes alot of playing with it. Take a nap come back and try latter.
Thats what I do....oh wait...we're talking about ignition switches...never mind..
 
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